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Medical Xpress / AI tool simplifies and scales complete genome assembly, supporting advances in diagnostics and precision medicine

An international research team led by the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS) has developed HERRO, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that could make it easier and more cost-effective to produce complete, ...

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Medical Xpress / To reduce anxiety during pregnancy, make sleep a priority

Postpartum and perinatal depression are known challenges for those going through pregnancy, but there has been less focus on the more prevalent disorder of anxiety.

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Phys.org / Political cues steer dating decisions, with cross-party matches often rejected by young Americans

Affective polarization—i.e., an aversion toward supporters of the opposing party—has been shaping American society for years, including when it comes to finding a partner. A new sociological study by Dr. Ansgar Hudde and ...

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Medical Xpress / Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death

When looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of genetic variants for increased pulse pressure is associated with a small, increased risk ...

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Medical Xpress / Americans agree that ultraprocessed foods pose a major health hazard

Across partisan lines, Americans broadly believe ultraprocessed foods are addictive and harmful—expressing attitudes strikingly like those that spurred regulation of the tobacco industry, new Cornell-led research finds.

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Phys.org / Astronomers uncover statistical evidence for recoiling supermassive black holes

Galactic collisions are events of breathtaking proportions. The supermassive black holes (SMBHs) at their centers plunge into a chaotic orbital dance that eventually coalesce into a single remnant. On their way to that point, ...

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Phys.org / Even 'safe' air pollution levels can carry health risks

Air pollution does not have to exceed federal limits to potentially harm human health, according to a new published study from the University of Mississippi.

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Medical Xpress / Ingestive behaviors: How people sip water and eat may be tracked by wearable sensors on the wrist and jaw

University of Rhode Island graduate student Adeleke Justin Akinkurolere will present ground-breaking research on ingestive behaviors at NUTRITION 2026, an international gathering of nutrition professionals on July 25–28 in ...

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Medical Xpress / Aspirin may unmask silent bladder cancer by triggering bleeding

The presence of blood cells in urine is a sign of bladder cancer. Because aspirin blocks platelets from forming harmful blood clots, the medication can cause mild bleeding or worsen existing bleeding in the urinary tract. ...

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Phys.org / 2026 World Cup: Spain in the lead, but title race remains wide open

Ahead of major soccer tournaments, a research team led by Achim Zeileis of the University of Innsbruck and Andreas Groll of TU Dortmund University calculates the chances of winning for all participating teams. For the 2026 ...

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Medical Xpress / New breakthrough in developing more personalized treatments for lung cancer

A study by the University of Barcelona has discovered why the two main types of lung cancer—adenocarcinoma of the lung and squamous cell carcinoma—respond differently to anti-angiogenic therapy, that is, drugs that block ...

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Medical Xpress / The road to better health requires a map of the microbes in your mouth

There's a lot of buzz about the gut microbiome—the trillions of microbes that help us digest food and support the immune system. But your mouth is also home to its own highly specialized microbial community, and new research ...

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