Squeezing through tiny blood vessels may trigger melanoma metastasis
Squeezing through tiny blood vessels may trigger melanoma metastasis, a study suggests.
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E. coli engineered to produce biodegradable plastic alternative
Scientists engineered E. coli to produce PDCA, a biodegradable material matching PET properties, at record levels.
Sperm cells turned into drug-delivering microrobots
Researchers transformed sperm cells into tiny, magnetically controlled microrobots that can deliver drugs to hard-to-reach places in the body.
Aerobic fitness and lower body fat linked to better mental health in children
Study finds lower body fat and higher aerobic fitness linked to fewer anxiety and depression symptoms in children aged 8-11.
Artificial sweeteners linked to cognitive decline in large study
Higher intake of artificial sweeteners linked to faster cognitive decline over 8 years, especially in diabetics.
Plant compound zeaxanthin boosts cancer-fighting T cells
Zeaxanthin, a common plant compound, enhances T cells' ability to fight cancer in mice, suggesting potential for improving immunotherapy.
First complete map of mouse brain activity reveals intuition clues
Scientists mapped a mouse brain during decision-making, revealing insights into intuition.
OTC allergy spray cuts COVID-19 risk by 70%
Common allergy spray azelastine reduces COVID-19 infection risk by 70% in clinical trial.
Dad’s childhood smoking exposure may harm kids’ lung health lifelong.
Study links fathers’ childhood passive smoking to lifelong lung issues in kids.
AI Detects Hidden Consciousness in Coma Patients
AI detects hidden signs of consciousness in comatose patients days before doctors can.