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Phys.org / New nanogel technology destroys drug-resistant bacteria in hours

As the threat of antibiotic resistance grows, a Swansea University academic has led the development of a novel technology capable of killing some of the most dangerous bacteria known to medicine—with over 99.9% effectiveness ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Heat shock protein masks BRCA1 mutations, suggesting a new treatment path

Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified a new role for heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) in cancer predisposition and treatment resistance.

Nov 20, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Male vulnerability still ridiculed in contemporary societies, making it difficult for abused men to seek support

A new study, called the MENCALLHELP2 project, has explored the content, nature and characteristics of call data received by the Men's Aid Ireland national helpline service over one calendar year (2022)

Nov 21, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Little bettongs' dramatic nut-cracker performance

Native Australian animals range from high-hopping kangaroos to fast-running emus—but clever little bettongs also have a special ability to find and eat the food they love.

Nov 20, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Machine learning beats classical method in predicting cosmic ray radiation near Earth

Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that constantly bombard Earth from space and are influenced by the sun's magnetic activity. When the sun is active, fewer of these particles reach Earth; when the sun is quiet, more are ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / CT colonography cost-effective for CRC screening in Black adults

In Black adults, computed tomography colonography (CTC) is cost-effective for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 12 in Cancer Medicine.

Nov 21, 2025 in Gastroenterology
Medical Xpress / Ancient Arctic adaptations may influence modern disease risk

Over the past 25 years, Greenlanders have experienced a dramatic increase in cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Scientists have already linked their increased risk of these diseases ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Diagnostics for pancreatic cancer can improve with the help of AI

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest form of cancer worldwide, mainly because the disease is often discovered late. Symptoms associated with these tumors are often non-specific, so patients and doctors do not immediately suspect ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / First large-scale VR use in the classroom extends the boundaries of education

The use of virtual reality (VR) is expanding across industries, but its large-scale application in educational settings has remained largely unexplored. As the technical capabilities and affordability of VR tools continue ...

Nov 21, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Genome-scale models can predict how the gut microbiome influences health

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy. A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Genetics
Phys.org / A new space radiation shield: Flexible boron nitride nanotube film shows promise

High-energy cosmic radiation damages cells and DNA, causing cancer, and secondary neutrons—generated especially from the planetary surfaces—can be up to 20 times more harmful than other radiations. Aluminum, the most ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Personality traits and zip code may determine political preferences

Personality and zip code can help explain differences in political ideology, according to a new study from Northwestern University, which is the first to show the relationship between a person's personality traits and political ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Other Sciences