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Medical Xpress / Small bowel microbiome offers clues to women's health
A new study by investigators at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University has identified differences in the makeup and organization of the small bowel microbiome between women and men. The findings, published in iScience, could ...
Medical Xpress / CRISPR gene-editing therapy safely and continuously lowers cholesterol and triglycerides, first-in-human trial shows
A Cleveland Clinic first-in-human clinical trial has shown that a one-time infusion of a gene-editing therapy using CRISPR-Cas9 was effective and safe in reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides in people with medication-resistant ...
Phys.org / New method predicts where massive earthquakes will strike
UC Riverside scientists have developed a way to identify where Earth's biggest earthquakes are most likely to occur, offering a powerful new tool for improving disaster preparation in some of the most dangerous seismic regions.
Medical Xpress / New tool measures thyroid cancer patients' anxiety
A new tool created by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators is the first to measure anxiety in patients with thyroid cancer. Described in the journal Thyroid, the Thyroid Cancer Modified Anxiety Scale (TC-MAX) ...
Medical Xpress / Scientists discover how fructose may help drive obesity
High-fructose corn syrup is just one of many food additives linked to obesity. It is typically found in sweetened beverages and processed foods and is added to enhance flavor and sweetness. However, exactly how it contributes ...
Phys.org / Late Roman decrees uncover military system behind amphitheater animal spectacles
A study on Roman law by the Carlos III University of Madrid analyzes the regulations and complex imperial logistics governing the capture, transport and safety of animals used in spectacles in the Roman Empire—which were ...
Tech Xplore / EU probes OpenAI agents' takeover of German site
The European Union on Monday said it was "looking into" an incident revealed last week during which thousands of autonomous AI agents built by OpenAI defied their instructions and took over a German website.
Phys.org / Views from a physician and veterinarian: How to improve barriers to pet care when owners are hospitalized
The human-animal bond is often so strong that pet owners may delay or forgo medical treatment or leave a health care facility against medical advice if they have no one to care for their pet at home. A perspective paper published ...
Tech Xplore / China's top court posts guidelines on deepfakes, AI disputes
China's top court issued guidelines Monday covering a range of emerging pitfalls associated with artificial intelligence, including unauthorized deepfakes and voice cloning, state media reported.
Phys.org / The biggest black hole merger ever observed could be less massive than it appears
Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime created when pairs of black holes spiral into each other and eventually merge. But if this ripple has been warped by another massive object on its way to Earth, a new analysis ...
Phys.org / New digital tool shows exactly where California's water goes—and how climate change might disrupt it
Water has always been one of California's most contested resources. For more than a century, battles have raged over how much of the state's water should be diverted to farmland, pumped into cities or used to conserve aquatic ...
Phys.org / New report offers lessons for preserving cultural heritage in crisis zones
The report, "Digital heritage preservation for vulnerable collections: Reflections on the Sudan Memory project history and inventory," was authored by Dr. Laura Gibson, senior lecturer in digital content management education ...
