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Medical Xpress / Cosmetic procedures need tighter regulation to reduce harm, argue experts

The rise in invasive cosmetic procedures demands tighter regulation, better consumer protection, and greater awareness to protect patient safety and reduce cosmetic tourism, argue experts in The BMJ. The global market for ...

10 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Biohybrid image sensor uses water-based electrolyte to mimic retina's rods and cones

Both image photodetector arrays and retinas are pixelated sensors that dynamically extract various features from the visual scene—e.g., color, brightness, and contrast—before transmitting electrical signals to either ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Generative AI could empower girls in STEM

Generative AI (GenAI) has significant potential to boost girls' confidence, agency, and participation in STEM subjects—but new research shows that realizing such potential depends on how teachers use GenAI in the classroom. ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Aging may change lung cancer treatment: Targeting ATF4 could curb metastasis

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a protein linked to an increased risk of metastasis and recurrence in lung cancer. The findings are presented in a study published in the journal Nature that paves ...

10 hours ago
Phys.org / Entangled molecules can capture sulfate, offering future solutions for water purification and environmental monitoring

Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä (Finland) have developed a new class of synthetic molecules that can capture sulfate, a widespread industrial and environmental contaminant, with unprecedented efficiency in water. ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / How climate-friendly is insect protein really?

The larvae of the black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) are considered a promising source of sustainable protein, as they contain high-quality protein comparable to soy protein. They can produce this protein from a wide variety ...

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Three-year study tracks early Parkinson's decline using wearables and patient reports

A new study in the Journal of Neurology offers critical longitudinal insights into how symptoms and functional impacts evolve for individuals with early Parkinson's disease (PD). Led by Jamie Adams, M.D. and Jennifer Mammen, ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Mental health crisis after 2023 Maui wildfires extends beyond burn zones

The 2023 Maui wildfires were linked to significantly higher levels of depression and anxiety among residents, with impacts extending beyond the burn zones and closely tied to housing and income disruption. That's according ...

10 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Antibiotics can affect the gut microbiome for several years, study shows

Antibiotic treatments can affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut, known as the gut microbiome, for a long time. A new study shows that certain types of antibiotics can be linked to changes in ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Cellular changes linked to depression related fatigue

Researchers may have discovered a new way to diagnose and treat major depression at the earliest stage of the condition, giving patients the best opportunity for recovery. The research is published in Translational Psychiatry.

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / A workout playlist for your heart? Why musical structure could guide rehab

New findings on how the human heart adapts to expressive music features, like loudness or tempo, could lay the foundations for targeted music-based "exercises" to support heart health. Led by King's College London, the study ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / New research shows path to affordable water in fast-growing cities

By 2050, up to half the world's urban population will face water scarcity. A new model of water supply, demand, and policies in a drought-prone city of 7 million in India shows how policies could prevent the poor from bearing ...

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