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Dual drug delivery to fight liver cancer

Posted on June 26, 2023June 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

Researchers used a combination of drugs that slow cancer cell growth and boost the immune system to better fight non-resectable liver…

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    Online yoga decreases stress and boosts memory

    Posted on June 22, 2023June 25, 2025 by Aubrey Zerkle

    Researchers found people who did 8 weeks of moderate-intensity, remote yoga had less stress and anxiety, and better short-term memories.

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      Can a disrupted sleep cycle increase your risk of lung cancer?

      Posted on June 19, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Researchers showed a cancer-signature gene is activated in mice with chronic jet lag, causing faster tumor growth in their lungs.

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        Creating a cosmic family tree

        Posted on June 15, 2023October 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Astronomers traced the genealogy of a kilonova explosion by using models to find its most likely parent stars.

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          Teens who use cannabis with alcohol have worse hangovers

          Posted on June 12, 2023July 3, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists showed teens who use cannabis can have worse hangovers due to heavier drinking and increased risk of depression.

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            Modified solar cell produces power at night

            Posted on June 8, 2023May 26, 2023 by Melisa Yashinski

            Scientists installed a special generator onto an existing solar cell so it can use temperature changes to generate power from radiative…

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              Battling ovarian cancer with light

              Posted on June 5, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Researchers engineered a virus to deliver light-sensitive chemicals to ovarian cancer cells and targeted them with a laser. Their new…

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                Blueberries and black rice boost immunity

                Posted on June 1, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Scientists found fermented blueberries and black rice can alleviate inflammation during infection.

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                  Can aspirin slow the spread of breast cancer?

                  Posted on May 29, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Breast cancer is a common cancer that affects women worldwide. When cancerous cells spread to other parts of the body, a process known as…

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                    A safer approach to gene editing

                    Posted on May 18, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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