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Three-drug combination prolongs survival in men with metastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

February 19, 2022

Results from an international, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 clinical trial indicate that adding the androgen-receptor inhibitor darolutamide to androgen-deprivation therapy and chemotherapy prolongs the survival of men with met…

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Review of technologies that repurpose carbon finds most aren’t Paris Agreement compatible

February 19, 2022

As the climate crisis becomes more immediate, carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology has been touted as part of the solution. The process involves harnessing carbon dioxide from emissions or the atmosphere and repurposing them. However, a rece…

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Researchers identify protein complex critical in helping control cell death

February 18, 2022

A pathway critical for regulating a form of cell death known as necroptosis has been identified. The team’s preclinical findings suggest that an inhibitor targeting this PPP13RG protein complex can help prevent or reduce deaths and severe tissue damage…

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New fossil birds discovered near China’s Great Wall – one had a movable, sensitive ‘chin’

February 18, 2022

Two new species of fossil birds that lived alongside the dinosaurs have ben discovered near the Great Wall of China. One of the new species had a sensitive, movable bony appendage at the tip of its lower jaw that it might have used to find food.

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A possible paradigm shift within piezoelectricity

February 18, 2022

Researchers have found a new method to induce the piezoelectric effect in materials that are otherwise not piezoelectric. It can pave the way for new uses and more environmentally friendly materials.

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Forget handheld virtual reality controllers: a smile, frown or clench will suffice

February 18, 2022

An international team of researchers has taken facial recognition technology to the next level, using a person’s expression to manipulate objects in a virtual reality setting without the use of a handheld controller or touchpad.

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Trade-off between biodiversity and food security in land use

February 18, 2022

Strict reservation of large land areas for animals and plants might save humankind from the collapse of species diversity in the next decades. However, in some countries, particularly in the global South, this might endanger food supply.

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Nebulin no longer nebulous! Scientists obtain first high-resolution 3D image of muscle protein

February 18, 2022

Scientists have obtained the first high-resolution 3D image of nebulin, a giant actin-binding protein that is an essential component of skeletal muscle. This discovery has brought to light the chance to better understand the role of nebulin, as its fun…

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Gut health compromised in severe COVID-19

February 18, 2022

New research of samples of intestine from people who have died of COVID-19 has shown the impact of the virus on the gut immune system.

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Treatment for Parkinson’s could now get even better

February 18, 2022

Specialized groups of neurons within the brainstem control movement. Now researchers have found that activation of such neurons is sufficient to restore full movement function in mice with symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease. The study helps clinicians to …

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Scientists characterize the imbalanced gut bacteria of patients with myocardial infarction, angina and heart failure

February 18, 2022

Researchers show how major disturbances occur in the gut microbiome of patients suffering from heart disease. Given this latest evidence from microbiome research, researchers now call for stronger and more focused public health initiatives to prevent o…

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Myelination determines the nerve cell power of inhibition, study finds

February 18, 2022

Researchers shed new light on how myelin loss might underpin aberrant brain activity which have been observed in people with multiple sclerosis. The study suggests that myelination, however patchy on specific interneurons, is required to reach their fu…

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Legionellosis: A novel mechanism by which the bacterium Legionella pneumophila regulates the immune response of its host cells

February 18, 2022

Legionellosis or Legionnaires’ disease affected more than 1 800 people in France in 2019 and caused 160 deaths. This emerging disease is caused by Legionella pneumophila, an environmental bacterium that thrives in hot water systems. Researchers have di…

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Employers should nurture friendship and support amongst co-workers to unlock creativity, shows new research

February 18, 2022

The new study from the University of Bath’s School of Management reveals care from a co-worker inspires people to be supportive to their partner at home, showing that co-workers have a significant role to play in enabling couples to cope with balancing…

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Easy aluminum nanoparticles for rapid, efficient hydrogen generation from water

February 18, 2022

For years, researchers have tried to find efficient and cost-effective ways to harness the extreme reactivity of aluminum to generate clean hydrogen fuel. A new study shows that an easily produced composite of gallium and aluminum creates aluminum nano…

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Here’s Why Home Depot Is a Better Business Than Lowe’s

February 18, 2022

These two massive retailers compete head-to-head in all facets of their businesses, but one benefits more from a specific customer group.

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1 Realistic Path to Make That Million-Dollar Retirement Happen for You

February 18, 2022

You only need one good saving strategy to make it to a million.

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4 Red Flags for Fastly’s Future

February 18, 2022

The cloud computing services provider is no longer growing “fastly.”

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4 Red Flags for Fastly’s Future

February 18, 2022

The cloud computing services provider is no longer growing “fastly.”

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Why Airbnb Stock Jumped This Week

February 18, 2022

The travel giant is benefiting from the shift toward remote working.

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