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A new way to help Parkinson’s patients walk

Posted on January 9, 2025June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists used non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve to help patients with Parkinson’s Disease walk farther and faster.

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    The future of 3D cell cultures in biomedical research

    Posted on December 30, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Microbiologists proposed that 3-dimensional artificial environments are the best way to study cell behavior and drug responses, although…

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      Viruses keep acid-loving microbes in check

      Posted on December 23, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Researchers found viruses infect bacteria and other microorganisms in acid mine drainage and may control microbial diversity in these…

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        Why do furry animals do the “wet dog shake?”

        Posted on December 16, 2024June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

        Researchers found mice have special neurons that sense disturbances to their fur, causing them to shake and groom themselves when wet.

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          Citizen scientists and AI help astronomers find galaxies

          Posted on December 9, 2024June 25, 2025 by Ben Pauley

          Scientists trained an AI algorithm to categorize distant galaxies using volunteer classifications. Their model could improve the accuracy of…

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            Cancers share DNA mutations that affect our genome

            Posted on December 2, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers discovered regions of our DNA where mutations disrupt the structure of our genome and could promote growth in different types of…

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              Astronomers simulate hidden minor planets across the Galaxy

              Posted on November 25, 2024June 25, 2025 by Ben Pauley

              Researchers modeled how planets smaller than Earth formed and changed over the first billion years of their existence. They found these…

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                Gamers characterize human gut microbes

                Posted on November 18, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Researchers developed a video game that allows non-scientists to assist in analyzing genome sequences of microorganisms in the human…

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                  Researchers develop new eco-friendly fashion

                  Posted on November 11, 2024June 26, 2025 by Bhargabi Banerjee

                  Scientists modified bacteria to produce an eco-friendly, self-coloring leather substitute, in a step toward sustainable fashion.

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                    Searching for the first supernovae in the universe

                    Posted on November 4, 2024June 25, 2025 by Ben Pauley

                    Astronomers developed new theoretical models for how stars evolve that suggest the JWST could glimpse the oldest stars in the universe…

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