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Category: Biology

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Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth

Posted on July 10, 2023June 29, 2023 by Sciworthy

Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.

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    Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

    Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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      A biological artist for modified DNA molecules

      Posted on June 29, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

      Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how…

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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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            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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              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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                    Northern elephant seals sleep in a deep diving spiral

                    Posted on May 25, 2023May 19, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                    Scientists tracked the brain activity of northern elephant seals to find out how they sleep. They found the seals sleep only 2 hours per day…

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