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Phys.org / Deadly droughts and floods wipe out young California salmon en route to Pacific

Salmon are becoming river "ghosts" as brutal droughts and violent floods cause unprecedented losses on their treacherous journey to the Pacific Ocean, scientists say. A study led by the University of Essex; NOAA Fisheries; ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / What to know about hantavirus, the illness suspected in a cruise ship outbreak

A rodent-borne illness is suspected of causing an outbreak aboard a cruise ship that has killed three people and sickened others.

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Medical Xpress / Low-dose drug cuts breast density up to 26% with fewer side effects

Low doses of the investigational medicinal product endoxifen reduce breast density to the same extent as the standard treatment tamoxifen, but without causing such troublesome side effects. This is shown by a new study from ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / UK's national soil database released as open-access repository

Cranfield University has launched a new soil and environmental online database and mapping tool, opening up detailed information about land in England and Wales. In collaboration with Defra, Cranfield's Land Information System ...

11 hours ago
Science X / How camels 'beat the heat' at the cellular level

Living organisms must constantly adjust to their environment to survive. One of the most fundamental challenges is temperature. Even small shifts in heat or cold can disrupt the delicate balance inside cells, affecting how ...

18 hours ago
Phys.org / New imaging method maps reversed DNA replication forks in single cells

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a new imaging method, known as RF-SIRF, that quantitatively detects and maps reversed DNA replication forks with single-cell resolution. The ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Exercise is one of the most effective ways to treat Parkinson's disease

With no known cure for Parkinson's disease, research suggests that exercise is one of the most effective ways to slow its progression. "Exercise may be more than just good for your general health, as it can actually help ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Creatine is claimed to benefit body and mind: The potential benefits and limitations of the popular supplement

Creatine, a compound often associated with gym-goers and athletes, has long been touted as a performance-enhancing supplement. But beyond the hype, what does science actually reveal about its effects on the body and mind?

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Blocking a cellular inflammation process could result in effective therapy for pancreatic cancer

Scientists at The Wistar Institute and clinical researchers from ChristianaCare's Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute have discovered a vulnerability in pancreatic cancer that could be targeted as a potential ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Understanding canine distemper virus and increased risk during summer

With longer days, warmer weather and a little more breathing room in the schedule, summer often feels like the perfect time to bring home a new dog.

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Marker of biological aging linked to cognitive symptoms of depression

Blood tests measuring the aging of certain white blood cells can predict cognitive and mood-related symptoms of depression, rather than physical symptoms. These findings, published in The Journals of Gerontology, Series A: ...

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Science X / Atlantic bluefin's comeback reveals an ocean-spanning mix that could upend how this iconic fish is managed

Atlantic bluefin tuna, the largest of all tuna species, declined precipitously toward commercial collapse in the early 2000s after decades of overfishing. The species has since rebounded across most of its range, a recovery ...

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