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Genetics May Drive Risks of Second Cancer for Childhood Cancer Survivors

Researchers have identified a genetic explanation for why some childhood cancer survivors develop second cancers. The findings could inform clinical genetic testing and adoption of appropriate cancer screening and prevention strategies.
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How the Hippocampus Separates True and False Memories

Researchers have shown for the first time that electrical signals in the hippocampus differ immediately before recollection of true and false memories.
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New Treatment Regime Could Preserve Quality of Life for Bladder Cancer Patients

Researchers have developed a new approach for treating invasive bladder cancer without the need for surgical removal of the bladder. Removing the bladder is currently a standard approach when cancer has invaded the muscle layer of the bladder.
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Gut Bacteria Found in Wild Wolves Could Improve Domestic Dogs’ Health

Gut microbes with characteristics of a probiotic found in wild wolves may be the key to alleviating a debilitating gastrointestinal condition common to domestic dogs.
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Accelerating Sustainable Semiconductors With ‘Multielement Ink’

Semiconductors are the heart of almost every electronic device. Without semiconductors, our computers would not be able to process and retain data. But semiconductor manufacturing requires a lot of energy.
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PFAS Exposure May Delay Girls’ Puberty

New research has shown that PFAS exposure can delay the onset of puberty in girls, which may lead to negative long-term health outcomes.
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Ball Milling Provides High Pressure Benefits to Battery Materials

Cheaper, more efficient lithium-ion batteries could be produced by harnessing previously overlooked high pressures generated during the manufacturing process.
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Study Explores Why People Did Not Receive a COVID-19 Booster Vaccine

More than 80% of the people who were eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster last fall did not. New research is identifying the reasons why.
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New Enzyme Discovered That Helps Cells Fight Genomic Parasites

Genomic parasites in the form of transposable elements have no specific function but can be dangerous. A new enzyme has been identified that prevents their spread.
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Gene That Increases Inflammation Risk Is Carried by Millions

Researchers have found that a genetic change that increases the risk of inflammation, through a process described as ‘explosive’ cell death, is carried by up to 3% of the global population.
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