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Medical Xpress / Study compares immune responses from three major COVID-19 vaccine types
A recent study has provided the first side-by-side comparison of how three major COVID-19 vaccine types differ in triggering immune responses and sustaining protection, according to an analysis published in JCI Insight.
Tech Xplore / Genesis Mission: Why Trump's plan to put AIs in charge of science could backfire
Donald Trump's new "Genesis Mission" initiative promises to use artificial intelligence to reinvent how science is done, in a bid to move the dial on the hardest challenges in areas like robotics, biotech and nuclear fusion.
Phys.org / New research discovers dementia-linked protein's role in DNA mistakes
New Houston Methodist research has revealed that a protein associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also plays a role in regulating DNA mismatch repair, a process ...
Medical Xpress / In-home sensor technology offers smarter care for ALS patients
Bill Janes is on a mission to improve life for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). As a licensed occupational therapist and researcher at the University of Missouri, he's seen firsthand how the disease can steal ...
Tech Xplore / What are small language models and how do they differ from large ones?
Microsoft just released its latest small language model that can operate directly on the user's computer. If you haven't followed the AI industry closely, you might be asking: what exactly is a small language model (SLM)?
Phys.org / Language mixing has no negative effect on toddlers' vocabulary development, study shows
Parents in bilingual and multilingual families can wrestle with when and how to expose infants and toddlers to words in different languages. However, a new paper from the Concordia Infant Research Lab shows that language ...
Medical Xpress / We are hardwired to sing, and it's good for us, too
On the first Sunday after being named leader of the Catholic Church in May 2025, Pope Leo XIV stood on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and addressed the tens of thousands of people gathered. Invoking tradition, ...
Phys.org / Fungi from Minnesota can kill emerald ash borer beetles
A new study from the University of Minnesota found that several species of parasitic fungi were effective at killing emerald ash borer beetles, one of the most devastating forest pests to ever hit North America.
Medical Xpress / Common health conditions can influence Alzheimer's blood tests
How do everyday health issues affect new blood tests for Alzheimer's disease? A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in Alzheimer's & Dementia, suggests that factors like kidney function, cholesterol, and diabetes ...
Tech Xplore / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman declares 'code red' to improve ChatGPT amid rising competition
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has set off a "code red" alert to employees to improve its flagship product, ChatGPT, and delay other product developments, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Phys.org / Gold clam invasion in NZ threatens drinking water for millions of people
As a geochemist studying New Zealand's freshwater systems, I've spent years tracking the subtle chemical shifts in our rivers and lakes.
Tech Xplore / AI creates optimized engine components that outperform human designs
Gerotor pumps for oil circulation and lubrication are crucial components in automotive and hydraulic systems. They possess a compact design, excellent flow rate per rotation, and high suction capability. The gerotor tooth ...