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Nematodes Discovered in Utah's Salt Lakes

Nematodes, also called roundworms, have been suspected to inhabit the reef-like structures within Utah's salt lakes, but they have only recently been found there.
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“Dramatic” Brain Cancer Regression in Early Results of Cell Therapy Trial

Just days after a single treatment of a new cell therapy, three glioblastoma patients experienced dramatic reductions in their tumors.
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New Precision Drug Candidate Developed Against COVID Virus

A promising novel drug candidate, designed at the atomic level, could help doctors halt the rise of lethal new drug-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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Sugar-Coated Gold Nanoparticles Quickly Eliminate Bacterial Infections, No Antibiotics Required

A new strategy using sugar-coated gold nanoparticles could help break up bacterial biofilms on teeth or wounded skin, reducing the need for antibiotics.
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Colorectal Cancer Blood Test Is 83% Accurate

A blood test that screens for circulating tumor DNA in people with an average risk for colorectal cancer is 83% accurate at detecting the disease, reports a new study.
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Ultra-Thin Semiconductor Fibers Turn Fabrics Into Wearable Electronics

Scientists from NTU Singapore have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into fabrics, turning them into smart wearable electronics.
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Key Gene Linked to Reduced COVID-19 Severity in Men Under 75

A certain variant of a key anti-inflammatory gene protects men under age 75 from severe illness and death when hospitalized from COVID-19.
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How the Brain Rouses Us From Daydreams

New research has offered insights into the brain activity that rouses us from daydreams and helps us orient ourselves with our environment.
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Veterans with Blast Injuries Show Spinal Fluid Changes Similar to Alzheimer's

US veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq who suffered mild traumatic brain injury from exposure to explosive blasts were found to have changes in cerebrospinal fluid proteins that are typically seen in people who develop Alzheimer’s disease.
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Poor Sleep Increases Vulnerability to Migraine Attacks

A new study identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.
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