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Medical Xpress / Epigenetic changes regulate gene expression, but what regulates epigenetics?
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is their epigenetics—meticulously placed chemical tags that influence which genes are expressed in each cell. Mistakes or ...
Phys.org / A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
A pair of snowy owls spotted along a Lake Michigan beach has drawn curious crowds and sparked happy speculation about how long the Arctic birds of prey will call Chicago home.
Medical Xpress / Most people are happy to do their own hearing tests at home. Could it relieve pressure on the NHS?
If the NHS recommended it, would people test their own hearing at home and use self-fitting hearing aids?
Medical Xpress / AI-driven system automates fax filing and digital consent, saving 8,500 staff hours
An emerging artificial intelligence-powered system developed at Penn Medicine has tripled the speed of fax processing and cut a full week off the new patient intake process—freeing up thousands of staff hours. The system, ...
Tech Xplore / 'Robot' buses could bring more environmental benefits than public transport with drivers
Autonomous self-driving cars and taxis are already on the roads of San Francisco and Beijing. There are also autonomous tram-style services around Oxfordshire and Dubai.
Phys.org / Sensors could help reduce fatal racehorse injuries by 20%
A tiny wearable sensor designed for thoroughbred racehorses can identify horses at elevated risk of catastrophic injury, according to a new study led by researchers at Washington State University.
Phys.org / The paradox of climate protest
Climate activism takes many forms, but one of the most visible is so-called disruptive protests. These protests are characterized by interruptions to everyday life or specific cultural events. Examples of disruptive protests ...
Phys.org / What did countries agree to at COP30?
The COP30 climate summit has drawn to a close after two weeks in the Amazonian city of Belem where protests, street marches and even a fire caused unexpected moments of drama.
Tech Xplore / We can't ban AI, but we can build the guardrails to prevent it from going off the tracks
Artificial intelligence is fascinating, transformative and increasingly woven into how we learn, work and make decisions.
Medical Xpress / What's the difference between a home birth and a free birth?
If you're looking on social media for information and experiences of giving birth at home, you'll find widely varied content.
Phys.org / New substitution method enables high-precision nuclear reaction measurements using natural copper
A joint research team has made important progress in the field of photoneutron cross section measurement. The team proposed a substitution measurement method that avoids the use of expensive and hard-to-prepare high-purity ...
Medical Xpress / Daily oral GLP-1 pill a promising alternative to injectables for weight loss, clinical trial finds
A new oral GLP-1 medication can help adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes lose more weight and improve their blood sugar levels compared to a placebo, according to findings from the ATTAIN-2 trial led by a UTHealth Houston ...
