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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.

18 hours ago in Immunology
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.

18 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
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 ...

18 hours ago in Biology
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)?

18 hours ago in Machine learning & AI
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 ...

18 hours ago in Other Sciences
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, ...

17 hours ago in Neuroscience
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.

18 hours ago in Biology
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.

19 hours ago in Business
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.

18 hours ago in Biology
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 ...

20 hours ago in Automotive