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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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      Dental floss delivers vaccines through the gums

      Posted on January 29, 2026January 28, 2026 by Sciworthy

      Scientists triggered a strong immune response in mice by using vaccine-coated dental floss to access their leaky gums.

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        Bacteria join forces with viruses to fight cancer

        Posted on January 22, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

        Researchers infected bacteria with cancer-fighting viruses to help treat cancer. Their new treatment was 100% successful in shrinking tumors…

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          Scientists test new life-saving customized gene therapy

          Posted on January 15, 2026January 14, 2026 by Sciworthy

          Researchers fixed an infant’s potentially fatal digestive issue by correcting a defective gene responsible for breaking down toxic ammonia…

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            Elderly man confronting Alzheimer's disease
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            Removing this gene improves Alzheimer’s in mice

            Posted on January 8, 2026December 17, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Scientists deleted a gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease in mice, which reduced protein buildup and cognitive decline.

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              A better way to detect canine cancer

              Posted on December 29, 2025December 19, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Scientists developed new genetic protocols to detect different types of cancer in dogs from veterinary clinics.

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                Nanoplastics could promote Parkinson’s disease

                Posted on December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Scientists demonstrated that polystyrene nanoplastics cause proteins associated with Parkinson's disease to accumulate in mice’s brains.

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                  3D-printed spinal cord organoids aid spinal recovery in rats

                  Posted on October 23, 2025October 16, 2025 by Amruta Tendolkar

                  Scientists grew miniature spinal cords from stem cells and implanted them into rats with spinal cord injuries. The cells formed functional…

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                    Poor sleep can cause illness

                    Posted on October 9, 2025October 1, 2025 by Nathan Gock

                    New research examining sleep data suggests poor sleep in terms of length, depth, and waking in the night is associated with illnesses like…

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