What causes decompression sickness in astronauts?
Scientists found tracers for inflammation and traumatic brain damage in people who climbed to high altitudes mimicking the low pressure…
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A new tool can spot moving elements in genome data
Researchers developed a computational tool to identify bits of the genome that move around. Their tool will help other scientists find…
New immunotherapy combo shrinks lung cancer
Scientists recently combined two immunotherapy treatments to successfully reduce tumor size in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.
Dolphins have special whistles for their young
Researchers found bottlenose dolphins modify the pitch and range of whistles when communicating with their calves, similar to how humans…
What causes breast cancer to reoccur?
Researchers investigated how different mastectomy procedures affected the return of breast tumors and complications after surgery.
Scientists reevaluate global methane emissions
Researchers used high-resolution satellite data to show the amount of methane entering the atmosphere currently surpasses the amount removed…
How do seizures affect childhood cancer survivors?
Scientists discovered suppressing seizures in adults who survived childhood cancer helps improve their brain function and quality of life.
How well can AI diagnose lung cancer?
Researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool that surpassed doctors in identifying patients at high risk of lung cancer from their…
Nurturing helps babies with opioid withdrawal
Scientists tested different drug treatments for infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. They found a nurturing environment…
Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?
Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…