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Researchers linked obesity with breast cancer

Posted on April 18, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists compared genetic data from tumors of breast cancer patients, and found patients with high body mass indexes had unique gene…

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    Scientists grew human kidneys inside pig embryos

    Posted on April 15, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Scientists developed kidneys with a mixture of human and pig cells inside pig embryos, to test whether they were viable for human…

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      Could microbes feed astronauts on Mars?

      Posted on April 8, 2024June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

      Scientists found that photosynthesizing microbes grown on a synthetic mixture of Martian dust and astronaut pee could supplement a healthy…

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        Scientists suggest new ways to treat gastric cancer

        Posted on April 1, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

        Researchers computed how genetic elements regulate gastric cancer, to help treat patients and predict their survival.

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          How can astronauts regain balance after spaceflight?

          Posted on March 25, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Scientists found that astronauts with coordination problems after space missions could suffer from a malfunctioning central nervous system.

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            Is cancer biased by biological sex?

            Posted on March 21, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers reviewed data showing biological male versus female cancer patients experience cancer differently, with different immune…

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              How did humans learn to speak?

              Posted on March 18, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Scientists compared parts of the brain that correlate to speech in humans and primates to understand how speech evolved in humans.

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                Scientists tackle bleach-resistant spores

                Posted on March 11, 2024June 25, 2025 by Hunter Dulay

                Researchers found spore-producing microbes that can survive sanitization with 10 times the amount of bleach recommended in hospitals.

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                  Closing the diversity gap in genetic studies

                  Posted on March 4, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                  Scientists developed a new statistical method to improve genome-wide studies of diseases and traits in people with diverse ancestries.

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                    Fig trees interbreed more at their climate extremes

                    Posted on February 26, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists tracked how fig trees interbreed and swap DNA across different climatic zones to determine where new species might arise.

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