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New drug targets “sticky” protein in ovarian cancer

Posted on August 21, 2023July 31, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists tested a new drug that stops a “sticky” protein from helping ovarian cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.

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    Marijuana use alters adolescent brain development

    Posted on August 14, 2023August 16, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Researchers analyzed marijuana use in US adolescents and showed it affects how the outer layer of their brains develop.

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      Can machine learning predict how chemotherapy affects cancer patients?

      Posted on August 7, 2023December 5, 2023 by Ankita Murmu

      Scientists developed a machine learning model to predict how chemotherapy affected survival rates in elderly patients with triple-negative…

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        New LED technology could make phone screens flexible

        Posted on July 31, 2023December 5, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

        Scientists added soft molecules to a light-emitting polymer used in phone displays, so it could stretch to twice its original size while…

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          A new drug tackles blood cancer at its source

          Posted on July 24, 2023July 23, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists developed a new drug treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia that targets both the cancer cells and their source stem cells, like…

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            Can wearable AI predict depression?

            Posted on July 17, 2023July 19, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology…

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              Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth

              Posted on July 10, 2023June 29, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.

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                DART collision alters path of a near-Earth asteroid

                Posted on July 6, 2023May 9, 2024 by Aubrey Zerkle

                Scientists tested planetary defense technology by slamming a spacecraft into an asteroid in an attempt to alter its course. They used…

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                  Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

                  Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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                    A biological artist for modified DNA molecules

                    Posted on June 29, 2023June 15, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how…

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