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Existing Anti-Inflammatory Drug Shows Promise for Treating Abnormal Respiratory Mucus

An existing anti-inflammatory drug used to treat arthritis and prostate cancer, among other diseases, could also be used to treat abnormal respiratory mucus seen in asthma, cystic fibrosis and chromic bronchitis.
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Blood Test for Tumor DNA Targets Multiple Markers To Detect Cancer Early

Researchers have developed a way to simultaneously measure different characteristics of circulating tumour DNA, to detect and localise multiple cancer types at an early stage.
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Common Diabetes Drug Can Also Protect Muscles, Small Study Says

According to a study, metformin can also prevent muscle atrophy and muscular fibrosis, which can help the elderly bounce back faster from injury or illness.
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Imaging Tool Improves Prostate Cancer Recurrence Predictions

The addition of the molecular imaging test provides a better risk assessment for cancer recurrence compared to the current standard of care test.
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Better Energy Harvesting With "Law-Breaking" Device

Researchers have developed a new device that breaks the normally close relationship between the absorbed and emitted energy efficiencies of an object, opening the door to improved green energy harvesting systems.
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Addition of Flux Shows Promise for Effective Perovskite Oxyhydride Synthesis

Perovskite oxyhydrides are promising compounds for catalytic systems and batteries. Unfortunately, their synthesis is usually quite challenging, but scientists may have found a solution.
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Underwater Mass Spectrometer Successfully Completes Deep Sea Trials

Researchers have developed a deep-sea mass spectrometer that operated continuously and reliably for over 8 hours under simulated water depths of -5800 meters.
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Valuable Phosphorus Extracted and Recycled From Wastewater Sludge

Researchers have identified a method that uses a combination of heat, water and phase extraction to isolate phosphorus – an essential but non-renewable element with many industrial uses – from wastewater sludge.
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Novel Technique for Improving Bone Regeneration Over Large Areas

Researchers identify a promising way to improve bone repair with important clinical applications.
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Wasps Create a Protective Shield for Their Symbiotic Bacteria

In a new study, researchers report how beewolves protect their symbiotic bacteria from toxic nitric oxide in their brood cell.
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