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Study Finds Cocoa Extract Supplement Reduces Key Marker of Aging
A large-scale clinical study suggests that cocoa extract supplements rich in flavanols may help reduce age-related inflammation. Researchers found that one key inflammatory marker, hsCRP, decreased among participants taking cocoa… -
Mucins show promise in preventing Salmonella infections
Mucus is more than just a sticky substance: It contains a wealth of powerful molecules called mucins that help to tame microbes and prevent infection. In a new study, MIT researchers have identified mucins that defend against…
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Cambridge scientists created a gel that could end arthritis pain
Researchers have developed a material that can sense tiny changes within the body, such as during an arthritis flare-up, and release drugs exactly where and when they are needed.
The squishy material can be loaded with anti-inflammatory drugs…
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Patient-derived organoids advance cancer therapy and vaccines
Tiny, three-dimensional organoid models are reshaping cancer research by recreating the intricate architecture and diversity of human tumors. Unlike conventional flat cell cultures or animal models, organoids capture the true…
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Nuclear Explosion Could Save Moon From Asteroid Strike in 2032 : ScienceAlert
Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was discovered and originally calculated to have a 3 percent chance of hitting Earth. Since then, models have been refined, and while it no longer has a chance of hitting Earth, it does…
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New Quasi-Moon Discovered Orbiting Earth, But It’s Been Around For Decades » Explorersweb
Astronomers have found a space rock that has been quietly hanging around Earth for decades: a tiny asteroid named 2025 PN7. This so-called “quasi-moon” isn’t a true moon or a mini-moon, because it orbits the Sun rather…
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Galactic visitor alert: NASA confirms mysterious object entering solar system is ‘interstellar’ visitor
A mysterious object hurtling through space has been identified as a rare “interstellar object,” only the third of its kind ever seen.
In July, NASA reported its ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey telescope in Chile…
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Scientists explore how dopamine shapes myelin in social isolation
Scientists know that social isolation can alter brain structure and lead to the breakdown of myelin, the fatty coating that insulates nerve fibers in the brain. But they don’t yet know exactly how or why it happens.
A new,…
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Space Can Hurt Your Vision, And Now We Can Predict The Damage : ScienceAlert
Spaceflight isn’t easy on our bodies, and the eyes are no exception. A large proportion of astronauts experience vision problems, but researchers have now developed a new AI-powered detection tool to predict these issues before liftoff.
The US…
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Calcium-induced release identified as key driver of dangerous muscle disorders
Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The mutation preserved normal…
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