Researchers investigated the quantities of thousands of muscle proteins and found a possible new explanation for muscle memory. A study by the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, showed for the first…
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Four journalists who were accused of working for Kremlin foe Navalny are convicted of extremism
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Tuesday convicted four journalists of extremism for working for an anti-corruption group founded by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny and sentenced them to 5 1/2…
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Heart valve abnormality is associated with malignant arrhythmias
People with a certain heart valve abnormality are at increased risk of severe heart rhythm disorders, even after successful valve surgery. This is according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet and Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden…
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New type of handheld detector for all types of ionizing radiation improves radiation safety
The University of Jyväskylä (Finland), in collaboration with the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), has developed a new type of handheld multi-purpose radiation detector that comprehensively detects all types of ionizing…
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Are high support bras bad for the back?
Research from the University of Portsmouth suggests that bras offering excessive bounce reduction may come with hidden consequences for spinal health.
Sports bras are extremely popular in the health and fitness world, with the bra industry often…
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Key to the high aggressiveness of pancreatic cancer identified
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates — only 10% after five years. One of the factors contributing to its aggressiveness is its tumor microenvironment, known as the stroma, which makes…
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Artificial skin from hydrogels | ScienceDaily
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up around 15 percent of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than just unpleasant — they can quickly…
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Researchers have mapped the hidden control system of vision
For the first time, the smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped — a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.
Vision is one of the most complex functions of…
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Machine learning unlocks superior performance in light-driven organic crystals
Researchers have developed a machine learning workflow to optimize the output force of photo-actuated organic crystals. Using LASSO regression to identify key molecular substructures and Bayesian optimization for efficient sampling, they achieved…
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Uncovering the molecular drivers of liver cancer
Researchers discover that inflammation and aging contribute to non-viral liver cancer development. Green tea’s role in reversing some of the pathway dysregulation that may contribute to the cancer development and other therapies explored.
Liver…
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