Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have discovered a previously unknown type of connective tissue cells that surround cancer cells in pancreatic tumors. The newly discovered cells counteract tumor development and may therefore be a target…
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Bacteria killing material creates superbug busting paint
A bacteria killing coating created by scientists has been used in trials of a new paint that can be applied to a range of surfaces to effectively kill bacteria and viruses, including difficult to kill species such as MRSA, flu and COVID-19.
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Statin use may improve survival in patients with some blood cancers
Patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) who were taking cholesterol-lowering statin medications at the start of their cancer treatment had a 61% lower risk of dying from their cancer compared to…
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Parts of our DNA may evolve much faster than previously thought
Knowing how human DNA changes over generations is essential to estimating genetic disease risks and understanding how we evolved. But some of the most changeable regions of our DNA have been off-limits to researchers — until now.
A team of…
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How DNA self-organizes in the early embryo
An international research team led by Helmholtz Munich has, for the first time, provided a detailed insight into how the spatial organization of genetic material is established in the cell nucleus of early embryos within the first hours after…
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Remembering the cold: Scientists discover how memories control metabolism
New multidisciplinary research led by Prof. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that the brain forms memories of cold experiences and uses them to control our metabolism. This newly published study is the first to show that cold…
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US Vice President Vance calls PM Modi, condemns Pahalgam terror attack; says US stands with people of India
New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. He conveyed his deepest condolences on the loss of lives and…
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Spain has banned almost the entire Russian national team from entering the European Bodybuilding Championship
The Russian national bodybuilding team will not be able to perform at the European Championships in Spain in full force due to the refusal of the embassy of this country to grant entry visas to athletes of the Russian Federation, despite the…
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Trump’s ‘final offer’ Washington wants Ukraine to sign a minerals deal, give up NATO membership, and accept Russian occupation — Meduza
Last week, during a meeting in Paris with Ukrainian and European officials, a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio put forward its proposal for ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. Now, Axios has reported the details of the plan,…
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Washington angered by Zelensky's response to Trump peace plan – WaPo
The Ukrainian leader has reportedly frustrated the White House with his public dismissal of the US roadmap towards peace with Russia
US officials are angered by Vladimir Zelensky’s public…