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RNA Modification Sheds New Light on Environment-Linked Neurodegeneration
A molecular switch hidden in RNA is emerging as a crucial link between environmental pollution, brain development and neurodegenerative disease,…
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Rice Scientists Harness Electrical Charges for More Precise Peptide Delivery
Rice University engineers have developed a charge-based method for controlling how therapeutic peptides are released from gelatin microparticles, potentially addressing…
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Gene Mutations Driving Severe Bone Marrow Disorders
Kyoto, Japan — Scientists at Kyoto University have identified germline abnormalities in the genes SLF2 and SMC5 as the cause…
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Light-field microscopy pushes 3D neuroimaging toward unprecedented speed
Neural activity unfolds in three dimensions and at extraordinary speed. Electrical signals can travel through brain circuits on millisecond-to-microsecond timescales,…
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AI detects elusive heart dysfunction using routine ECG scans
Winston-Salem, N.C., August 6, 2026 — A new artificial intelligence system developed by researchers at Wake Forest University School of…
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New Platform Accelerates Bacterial Gene Mapping for Improved Biotechnology Design
Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a platform that could transform the way…
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SNORD18B/SNORD18C-RPL23A Promotes Homologous Recombination Through BRCA1 Translation in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer cells appear to have evolved an unexpected molecular partnership that helps them repair one of the most dangerous…
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Gene therapy may prevent dilated intercellular spaces linked to acid reflux disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease is commonly associated with burning chest pain, regurgitation and irritation of the esophagus, but the disorder begins…
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Engineered macrophages reprogram tumor microenvironments, boosting antitumor immunity with IL-10–TLR9 switches
Cancer immunotherapy has transformed treatment for some patients, yet many solid tumors remain protected by a hostile biological environment that…
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Genetic Findings Provide Insights Into Leading Cause of Back Pain
Credit: People Images/Getty Images Neck and back pain could be caused by changes in gene activity that trigger the breakdown…