A multi-institutional team led by University of Washington scientists have engineered a new vaccine platform combining mRNA and computational protein design, producing in mice a potent immune defense against both Wuhan-Hu-1 and omicron BA.5…
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mRNA nanoparticles drive potent SARS-CoV-2 immunity in mice
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Fecal microbiota transplant may help patients with IBS and depressive symptoms
A meta-analysis of randomized trials suggests fecal microbiota transplantation can ease depressive symptoms, with stronger effects reported for endoscopic or enema delivery, according to researchers at the Department of Nursing, Jiangsu Province…
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Birth of a new solar system witnessed for the first time
Astronomers recently reported the earliest observable moment of planet formation around a young star called HOPS-315, capturing hot minerals turning solid close to the star.
The team used the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and Atacama Large…
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An LLM that can process and display transmitted cardiac data in real time
In addition to linguistic prompts, large language models can also understand, interpret, and adapt their responses to heart frequency data. Dr. Morris Gellisch, previously of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, and now at University of Zurich,…
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How age influences the perception of ambiguous facial expressions
Do you find it easy to perceive people you meet as happy and positive? Or are you vigilant and look for signs of dissatisfaction and anger in their facial expressions?
Your perceptions may be related to how old you are. A new study…
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Mapping overlooked challenges in stroke recovery
Researchers at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital conducted one of the largest qualitative studies with stroke survivors and care partners within the United States to better understand what well-being means in recovery….
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'Craters' on surface of melanoma cells mark tumor-killing hotspots, study reveals
New research published in Cell finds the existence of craters on the surface of melanoma cells that serve as immune hubs, becoming major sites for tumor killing. These craters could serve as good markers for immunotherapy success.
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Surprising gene mutation in brain's immune cells linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
In a study published in Neuron, a research team at the Department of Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, aimed to understand how immune cells of the brain, called microglia, contribute to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology. It’s known…
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After the L.A. Fires, Locals Turn to Native Plants to Help Shield Homes From Flames and Clean Contaminated Soil
Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild
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