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Surfaces Designed That Make Water Boil More Efficiently
Improving the efficiency of systems that heat and evaporate water could significantly reduce their energy use. Now, researchers have found a way to do just that.
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Trial Shows Dietary Supplement Can Prevent Hereditary Cancer
A trial in people with Lynch syndrome has shown a major preventive effect from resistant starch – found in oats, breakfast cereal and slightly green bananas – showing it can reduce the risk of some cancers by more than half.
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Hair Loss and Low Sex Drive Added to List of Long COVID Symptoms
Research from the University of Birmingham has revealed that symptoms of long COVID are broader than expected and include hair loss and sexual dysfunction.
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Pre-Teen Children View "Brilliance" as a Male Trait
According to research, children hold stereotypical views that "brilliance" is a male trait, and this belief strengthens as they grow up to the age of 12.
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Cancer Metastasis and Atherosclerosis Share a Common Mechanism
Low density lipoprotein and its receptor LOX-1 are involved in cardiovascular disease progression, and have now been identified as key molecules in cancer metastasis.
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Successful Trial of Drug for Rare Genetic Liver Disease
Researchers report on the first drug to treat alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency-associated liver disease effectively.
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Impact of Urbanization on Water Sources Revealed by Bacterial Community Signatures
A bacterial community study has shown that urbanization introduces large amounts of nutrients, chemical pollutants and antimicrobial products into water bodies, promoting growth of human pathogenic bacteria with as yet unknown consequences.
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Gene Promotes Muscle Strength When Switched On by Physical Activity
A gene has been identified that, when activated by physical activity, promotes muscle strength. This discovery could impact muscle atrophy disease treatment, livestock and meat production and the management of healthy aging.
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Genomic Signatures Could Explain Why COVID-19 Is Severe in Some People
Researchers have discovered key human genomic signatures that could help explain why COVID-19 is severe in some people and mild in others.
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Even the Ancient Greeks Recycled Glass
Several decorative mosaic floors have been excavated in an ancient luxury villa and chemical analyses reveal that recycled glass was used in laying the mosaic floors.
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