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Medical Xpress / Rapid blood pressure fluctuations linked to early signs of brain degeneration in older adults
Even when blood pressure is well controlled, older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely from one heartbeat to the next may be at greater risk for brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study led ...
Tech Xplore / Microsoft prepares to spend more on AI as its sales and profit surge
Microsoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 18% to $77.7 billion, beating Wall Street expectations while also surprising some investors with the huge amounts of money it is spending to expand its cloud computing ...
Medical Xpress / A 'mirror' amino acid selectively impairs growth of certain tumors
Researchers from UNIGE and Marburg show that D-cysteine, the "mirror" form of cysteine, selectively targets certain cancer cells.
Medical Xpress / Four research-backed ways to beat the winter blues in the colder months
As winter approaches and daylight saving time is about to end, many people are bracing themselves for shorter days, colder weather and what's often dismissed as the "winter blues." But these seasonal shifts are more than ...
Medical Xpress / The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with excitement. Costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and the promise of sweet treats is everywhere. But while dipping into chocolates and colorful candies may seem harmless, some ...
Phys.org / Electrochemical system converts plant compound into two valuable products at once
A research team has created a new kind of electrochemical "two-in-one" system that turns plant-based molecules into two useful products at once. Using a finely tuned single-atom ruthenium catalyst, the process combines two ...
Phys.org / Record-breaking quantum key distribution transmission distance achieved alongside classical channels
Quantum key distribution (QKD) harnesses the power of quantum mechanics to securely transmit confidential information. When an outside source eavesdrops on a QKD transmission, the quantum states are affected. This dependably ...
Medical Xpress / Transcription factor drives chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how a specific transcription factor promotes genetic reprogramming and chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer cells, findings that may inform new targeted treatment approaches ...
Medical Xpress / Ultrasound probe can image an entire organ in 4D
For the first time, a team of Inserm researchers from the Physics for Medicine Institute (Inserm/ESPCI Paris-PSL/CNRS) has succeeded in mapping the blood flow of an entire organ in animals (heart, kidney and liver) with great ...
Phys.org / What wheat fibers do in sourdough bread: Shedding light on an age-old tradition
Bread has been a staple food for thousands of years, and in recent times sourdough bread has been making a comeback. It is regarded as natural, nutritious, and full of flavor. But what exactly happens during this complex ...
Medical Xpress / Decentralized future: Expanding clinical trials by allowing people to participate from home
As the world becomes more digital, clinical research is evolving. One major change is the rise of decentralized clinical trials, or DCTs. Unlike traditional trials that require participants to visit hospitals or research ...
Phys.org / New images reveal the Milky Way's stunning galactic plane in more detail than ever before
The Milky Way is a rich and complex environment. We see it as a luminous line stretching across the night sky, composed of innumerable stars.