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Mitochondrial Protein Linked to Longer Healthy Lifespan

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Common Medicines May Affect CRISPR and Precision Cancer Therapy

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Rapid, Low-Cost Test Can Detect Deadly Toxins in Children’s Medicine

Bubbles Enhance Ocean’s CO₂ Uptake More Strongly Than Previously Assumed

DNA From the Air Reconstructs Past Ecosystems

AI Method Revives Old Pea Varieties in Huge Nordic Seed Collection

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Cannabis Compounds Show Promise Against Ovarian Cancer Cells

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) from cannabis show promising anti-cancer effects on ovarian cancer cells. Both reduce cell growth, and together they may kill existing cells, pointing to potential new treatments.

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Biodegradable Plates Could Transfer Gluten Into Some Foods

Discover how biodegradable tableware made with wheat straw or bran can transfer gluten into some foods and drinks at levels above gluten-free thresholds.

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Dark Chocolate Compound Linked to Slower Biological Aging

Researchers found that higher blood levels of theobromine, a compound found in cocoa, were linked to slower biological aging. Using DNA-based aging markers in two European cohorts, the study showed the association was independent of caffeine.

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Researchers Develop Electrodes That Can Safely Be Patterned Directly Onto Skin

Discover how electrodes made from conductive plastics can be patterned directly onto the skin, using visible light and no hazardous chemicals.

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Mutated Baker’s Yeast as a Petroleum Substitute in Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics

Discover how a mutated form of baker's yeast is a strong contender for replacing petroleum in 2,3-butanediol production for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

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Soil Microbes Linked to Childhood Allergy Rates

Global analysis shows regional soil microbial communities may be the strongest predictor of childhood allergy rates.

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Biodegradable Wet Wipes Remain in Rivers for More Than Five Weeks

Discover how wet wipes marketed as "biodegradable" can actually last for more than five weeks in freshwater rivers and streams.

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New Window Insulation Blocks Heat, but Not Your View

Discover how a new, transparent window coating effectively traps heat to improve insulation while only reflecting around 0.2% of incoming light.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Worsened Pediatric Asthma in US Northeast

Discover how poorer air quality due to smoke from Canadian wildfires in 2023 led to worsening asthma symptoms in children in Vermont and upstate New York.

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Long-Term Multivitamin Use Lowers Hypertension Risk in Some Older Adults

Discover how taking a daily multivitamin was associated with lowered blood pressure and hypertension risk in older adults with lower dietary quality.

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