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Medical Xpress / MYH9 gene may help explain heart artery plaques more often seen in women

Researchers at UCLA Health have identified a key gene that may help explain why women are more likely than men to develop a certain type of artery plaque linked to heart disease.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New reporting system aims to ensure accuracy and rigor of mouse models after widespread mismatches

Backed by new research findings, researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a new reporting system that will allow researchers across the United States to confirm the genetic accuracy of their mouse models.

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Better brain health linked to resilience against early Alzheimer's in adults 65 to 80

A healthy brain may help protect thinking and memory skills from the early effects of Alzheimer's disease, a new study has found. Dementia is currently the leading cause of death in Australia and Alzheimer's disease is its ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Honey-like heat flow: A new heat transport regime discovered in ultrathin semiconductors

Controlling heat flow is a major challenge for many technologies. In electronic and photonic devices, for example, heat dissipation can limit the performance and efficiency, as well as their potential for further miniaturization. ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Mathematical method calculates most efficient Earth-moon route yet

Researchers have developed a mathematical method that enables more precise calculations of the most economical travel routes between the orbits of celestial bodies. To demonstrate this method, they calculated a more efficient ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / Could sea squirts' nano-packaging delivery system help restore sea forests?

How do sea squirts stay attached to rocks amid crashing waves and strong currents? Recent research has revealed that sea squirts do not simply secrete adhesive substances. Instead, they possess a unique system where they ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / 61 new beetle species reveal how little we still know about biodiversity

Even large and conspicuous insects remain unknown to science. This is highlighted by a new study from the Natural History Museum Denmark, where researchers have discovered and described 61 new species within the rove beetle ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Customizable drinks could provide essential nutrients during space missions

After the success of Artemis II, longer space journeys are expected, raising new health and nutritional challenges for astronauts. Current space foods rely on dried, shelf-stable items.

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Neuronal hyperactivity triggers severe autoimmune brain disorder, researchers discover

In a condition known as "IgLON5 encephalitis," the immune system mistakenly attacks cells in the brain. This leads to brain inflammation and neuronal damage, which can manifest as sleep disturbances, cognitive impairment, ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Why breast cancer becomes more deadly with age

Researchers at Georgetown's Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a mechanism that may help explain a key reason why older people experience worse outcomes from breast cancer. The study implicates RAGE (Receptor ...

20 hours ago
Phys.org / When La Niña lingers: Researchers uncover two mechanisms behind multi-year events

Multi-year La Niña events—so-called "double-dip" or even "triple-dip" La Niñas—are becoming more common. But why do these events persist for multiple years in the first place?

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Discovery could reshape RNA editing with DNA-guided CRISPR

A team of engineers at the University of Florida has developed a new form of CRISPR technology that could make diagnostics and treatments safer, more precise, and more affordable, while opening the door to entirely new ways ...

21 hours ago