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Phys.org / Each protein in the epigenome produces a different pattern of gene expression, study finds

A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more than simply turn a gene on or off. Essentially, each type of protein that interacts with a gene produces different behaviors—a ...

Apr 20, 2026
Tech Xplore / 'Clearly me': AI drama accused of stealing faces

Christine Li is a model and influencer, but not an actor, so when she saw herself playing a cruel character in a Chinese microdrama she felt bewildered, then angry and afraid.

Apr 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Improving cardiovascular risk prediction in Latin America and the Caribbean: SCORE2-LAC

A preliminary model to improve the prediction of cardiovascular risk in Latin America and the Caribbean was presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026, the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology ...

Apr 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why ancestry matters in the cardiac screening of elite soccer players

Elite footballers of Black ethnicity show important ancestry-related differences in cardiac adaptation. These results were presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2026, the annual congress of the European Association of Preventive ...

Apr 24, 2026
Tech Xplore / This featherweight elastic suit could transform everyday movement in ways most people would never expect

A team of Korean researchers has developed a lightweight elastic suit that can support the activities of various groups experiencing physical burdens in daily life, raising expectations.

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / Discovery of new polymer class provides compostable alternative to conventional thermoplastics

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1357 Microplastics. These polymers are characterized by biodegradable ...

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / What's in a name? Study finds two dahlia-damaging viruses are variants of same species

For decades, two different viruses were believed to be responsible for a common, untreatable disease in dahlias, a colorful, high-value flower grown worldwide. Virologists at Washington State University have now learned that ...

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Memorial records reveal disturbing pattern of neglect, stigma and loss of life for those with extreme fatigue condition

Researchers have examined the memorial records of 505 people who passed away after living with the chronic illness known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Their analysis reveals common themes ...

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Early adaptive skills may shield children's brains after exposure to disaster-related prenatal stress

Researchers from the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center and Queens College suggest that building strong adaptive skills in early childhood may serve as a buffer against the detrimental effects of prenatal ...

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / Examining threats to monetary sovereignty in the digital era

The world is undergoing a fundamental change to how money works, and New Zealand should choose its response wisely, an Otago researcher cautions. New University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka research co-authored by Dr. Murat ...

Apr 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI brain successfully mimics dyslexia and spots fonts that improve reading

For the first time, researchers have used an advanced AI model that understands both images and language, allowing them to model dyslexia, paving the way for potential new treatments. Dyslexia, the world's most common learning ...

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / Discovering a favorite pit stop and communication hub for cloud forest canopy dwellers

In his time spent in the lush canopies of Costa Rica's cloud forest, UConn Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Ph.D. student Jeremy Quirós-Navarro has worked as an arborist, helped place camera traps, collected ...

Apr 22, 2026