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A complete DNA map to better detect cancer-causing changes

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers used a complete map of the human genome to detect large DNA changes associated with cancer. Their approach takes more time than…

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    New packaging can warn you when meat has spoiled

    Posted on February 19, 2026February 4, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

    Scientists designed color-changing carbon dot biosensors that can detect spoiled meat in sealed packages in real-time.

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      Finding cancer cells in a cocktail of complex tissues

      Posted on February 12, 2026February 4, 2026 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Scientists used technology similar to ChatGPT to develop a tool that can differentiate between the DNA of cancer cells and healthy cells in…

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        Editing genes to fight prion disease

        Posted on February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Scientists used a newly developed gene-editing technique to create RNA strands that block the production of misfolded proteins, known as…

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          Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials

          Posted on January 12, 2026January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

          Scientists dispersed living fungal fibers into mixtures that can act as self-stabilizing emulsifiers, tunable films, and fast-responding…

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            New aerogels offer a greener way to clean up oil spills

            Posted on July 21, 2025January 7, 2026 by Erin Faye Dizon

            Scientists created a strong, highly porous solid that can clean up oil spills using sustainable and reusable materials.

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              New way to find geothermal energy

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

              Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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                Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer

                Posted on June 12, 2025June 24, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…

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                  Natural materials to support green energy

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

                  Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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                    Does screen use in bed affect your sleep?

                    Posted on May 12, 2025June 25, 2025 by Nathan Gock

                    Researchers demonstrated that an hour of screen time in bed increased the likelihood of insomnia and poor sleep in Norwegian college…

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