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Medical Xpress / uPAR-targeted CAR T cells shrank solid tumors and cleared metastases in mice

Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy—CAR T for short—has been a major advance in treating blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. But the immunotherapy has struggled against solid tumors for two main reasons: Tumor ...

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Tech Xplore / Eco-friendly plastic plates could replace steel bars in concrete

Researchers at the University of Sharjah have demonstrated that concrete can be reinforced using polymer plates instead of steel bars, with the new material showing superior strength, ductility, and energy dissipation. The ...

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Medical Xpress / Jail-based programs could dramatically reduce hepatitis C infections

A Stanford study shows that jail-based hepatitis C programs could cut new infections by nearly half among people who inject drugs, potentially providing a major boost to lagging U.S. efforts to meet national hepatitis C elimination ...

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Medical Xpress / Catheter-directed clot treatment cuts early collapse risk in pulmonary embolism trial

An acute pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot blocks one or more vessels in the lung. In patients at moderate or high risk, the blockage can impair the heart's ability to pump blood through the lungs to such an extent ...

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Phys.org / Improved catalyst enhances the conversion of ethanol to hydrogen

Amid the climate crisis and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, hydrogen has emerged as one of the most promising energy sources for the transition to a low-carbon economy. When produced from renewable sources, ...

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Medical Xpress / Culturally tailored food intervention delivers meaningful blood pressure reductions, finds study

Black and Hispanic adults with high blood pressure (hypertension) who received a culturally tailored food-based intervention with dietitian coaching experienced a significant drop in blood pressure compared with those who ...

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Tech Xplore / Ultralightweight sonar plus AI lets tiny drones navigate like bats

To help small aerial robots navigate in the dark and other low-visibility environments, my colleagues and I developed an ultrasound-based perception system inspired by bat echolocation.

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Phys.org / Image: NISAR's View of Mount Rainier

This image captured by U.S.-Indian Earth satellite NISAR on Nov. 10, 2025, shows Washington's Mount Rainier. The image is cropped from a much larger swath spanning the Pacific Northwest on a cloudy day; NISAR's L-band SAR ...

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Phys.org / Research urges housing providers to shield women, families from abuse and gambling risks

A new study has found that gambling harms can intensify domestic abuse and act as a form of escapism for female victims—putting women and children at risk of long-term housing instability. The research, produced in partnership ...

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Medical Xpress / Study suggests children with ear tubes may safely swim in treated pools

A new study published in Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools are not at increased risk of ear drainage, while those exposed to untreated or natural bodies ...

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Medical Xpress / Switching from dulaglutide to tirzepatide boosts patient-reported well-being for people with type 2 diabetes: Analysis

An analysis of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) from the SURPASS-SWITCH trial found that adults with type 2 diabetes who switched from dulaglutide to tirzepatide not only saw stronger improvements in blood sugar and weight ...

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Medical Xpress / Researchers compare brain markers affected by brief versus lengthy exposure to alcohol in mice

Erica Periandri and Gabor Egervari, from Washington University in St. Louis, led a study to explore how alcohol exposure in male mice influences gene expression and mechanisms that regulate gene function—or epigenetics.

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