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Phys.org / Study of unique blue pigment from the Amazon incorporates Indigenous people in every step
A new study by scholars from UCLA, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the University of São Paulo not only sheds light on a unique blue pigment from the Amazon but also took the highly unusual step of including Indigenous ...
Medical Xpress / Potentially life-threatening medicine interactions combated with new database
A comprehensive webpage-based database, named as IMgateway, currently offers rigorous, evidence-based information on the integration of complementary and conventional medicine but has lacked data on Chinese herbal medicines—until ...
Phys.org / Myosin XI-1: A key molecular target for salt-tolerant crops
Soil salinity is a key abiotic stress factor. Salt stress substantially impairs plant growth, development, and productivity, significantly reducing crop yields worldwide. It induces various kinds of stress in plant organs, ...
Medical Xpress / Continuous and fixed-duration treatments result in similar outcomes for chronic lymphocytic leukemia
According to a new trial, patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) show comparable outcomes whether they receive a single-agent treatment indefinitely or a combination treatment for a fixed period of time.
Phys.org / Study highlights collegiate athletes' motivational perspectives towards academic, athletic roles
Collegiate athletes are required to excel both academically and athletically throughout their college careers. To maintain their eligibility, they face conflicting demands and pressures, such as maintaining a minimum grade ...
Phys.org / What does it mean to be a new national park? Ocmulgee Mounds in Georgia may soon find out
Ocmulgee Mounds, a site in central Georgia with 12,000 years of Indigenous history, may be on the verge of becoming the newest U.S. national park. This is the flagship designation of the National Park Service system, which ...
Medical Xpress / Teen video game addiction is rising—here's what families should know
Excessive gaming disrupts teens' sleep, school, and social lives. An expert from Stanford's Youth Recovery Clinic shares insights to promote healthier gaming habits.
Medical Xpress / Those who care for family members with Alzheimer's experience poorer health and increased cellular aging
Brittany Butts understands that for many families, Alzheimer's comes as a double burden. As a teenager, she watched not only her grandmother's mental decline from the disease but also her aunt's struggles as the primary caregiver.
Medical Xpress / Delayed toxicities after CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma are connected and potentially preventable
Serious side effects, including neurotoxicity and intestinal inflammation, that appear weeks or months after patients receive CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma share a common immune root cause, are associated with high ...
Medical Xpress / Childhood cancer catalog opens door to pediatric immunotherapy
A unique facility in Melbourne containing hundreds of childhood cancer tissue samples has produced a first-of-its-kind catalog of pediatric cancers to help identify how the immune system can target each one.
Medical Xpress / Sweet tooth: How blood sugar migration in diabetes affects cavity development
Individuals with type 2 diabetes often have a higher incidence of tooth decay, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Recent evidence indicates that hyperglycemia could lead to the overwhelming presence of sugars not ...
Phys.org / Fermentation makes ocean greens more palatable
Seaweed has long been praised as a sustainable superfood, but its characteristic "fishy" flavor has been a barrier for many Western consumers. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that fermentation with ...