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Phys.org / Moonlight-like fur and feathers may explain Egyptian god Thoth's two animal forms
The ancient Egyptian god of the moon had two very different faces: a crescent-beaked white bird and a silver-coated baboon. Now, researchers think they may have found the common thread connecting them all.
Medical Xpress / A high-sugar diet may worsen asthma, even in the short term
Sugar consumption has been linked to an increased risk of cavities and weight gain. In the long term, it may also contribute to insulin resistance and diabetes. For people living with asthma, however, the impact can be even ...
Medical Xpress / Replenishing a patient's blood cells after chemotherapy, radiation
Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators have identified a protein that helps repair damage to the bone marrow after chemotherapy and radiation. The protein restores the blood stem cell niche—the specialized ...
Medical Xpress / New study shows the devastating impact high infant formula milk prices are having on families in the UK
A new study led by Swansea University has laid bare the devastating impact that soaring infant formula prices are having on the health, finances and mental well-being of UK parents and their children.
Phys.org / Humpback whales match song themes to dive phases, tags reveal
For male humpback whales, singing is serious business. Their haunting, complex songs can last for hours and travel for miles underwater, playing a central role in reproduction during the winter breeding season. But despite ...
Phys.org / Nanopore method improves detection of cyanobacteria toxins in lake water
Cyanobacterial blooms, like the ones that occur in Lake Geneva, are rapid, dense growths of photosynthetic bacteria in fresh and marine waters that can threaten the health of swimmers and their pets.
Tech Xplore / Adaptive decision support can fight overreliance on AI
From doctors diagnosing symptoms to judges intervening in court cases, humans make complex decisions every day. Increasingly, artificial intelligence tools are being used to help with those decisions.
Medical Xpress / Digital tools in medical practices can help reduce patient harm, study finds
A new study led by researchers at The University of Manchester has found that digital technologies used in health care practices can significantly improve patient safety by reducing medication errors, supporting earlier diagnosis ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer
A little-known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester's Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute have found. Their discovery, accepted for publication ...
Phys.org / Aquarium sends shark eggs to bolster wild populations
Shedd Aquarium has sent four zebra shark eggs to contribute to a conservation effort for the endangered species, marking the Chicago nonprofit's first delivery to Raja Ampat, Indonesia. As a founding partner of ReShark, Shedd ...
Medical Xpress / Targeting aging cells could slow intervertebral disk degeneration
Neck and low back pain affect millions worldwide and are a leading cause of disability. Degeneration of the disks that cushion the spine is a leading cause. Current treatments can relieve symptoms but do little to slow the ...
Medical Xpress / Blood marker tracks hidden progression in multiple sclerosis
Modern therapies have transformed care for people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Yet the disease continues to progress in a substantial proportion of patients, even in the absence of relapses. Detecting and treating this gradual ...
