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Medical Xpress / Why one nostril feels blocked: The nasal cycle swaps airflow about every two hours

One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked. This makes breathing in through your nostrils frustrating—if not altogether impossible.

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection

A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Landowner trust and experience influence feral hog management, researchers find

Trust in others and prior experience with feral hogs were significant factors in whether landowners would commit effort and dollars to controlling the destructive animals, two studies have found.

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Medical Xpress / Substance use on the rise among Gen Z in their early 20s

Around seven in 10 (68%) young adults who are part of generation Z report binge drinking in the past year, with almost a third (29%) regularly consuming six or more alcoholic drinks in one sitting, according to new UCL research.

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Phys.org / Starting point for a COVID drug is the 5000th protein structure decoded at BESSY II

Many proteins have a complex architecture that enables biological functions. Molecules can bind to specific sites on a protein and alter its function. A team at HZB has now investigated the Nsp1 protein, which plays a role ...

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Multiple types of post-amputation pain revealed, each needing different treatment

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz have identified a critical gap in how post-amputation pain is evaluated and treated. The study shows that pain after lower limb amputation is not a single uniform condition ...

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Why your gut microbiome and heart may be closer than you think

The gut microbiome plays an important role in many aspects of health, from digestion and immune function to metabolic balance and neurological processes.

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Phys.org / Methanol-tolerant microbial strain could make sustainable biomanufacturing more economically viable

A research team affiliated with UNIST has engineered a microbial strain capable of rapidly growing in high concentrations of methanol, marking a significant step forward in biorefinery technology. This breakthrough provides ...

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / How CO₂-sensing neurons in a worm could eventually protect humans from metabolic stress

All animals, including humans, experience stress. Not the type where you worry about paying bills, but metabolic stress—triggered by starvation, obesity or bacterial infections. When we are in a biologically stressed state, ...

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Medical Xpress / The weight of stress: Helping parents may protect children from obesity

In recent years, rates of childhood obesity have been rising, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimating in 2024 that approximately one in five children and adolescents met the clinical definition of obese. But ...

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Medical Xpress / Paralympics and athletes tell the media: 'It should just be about sport'

With the upcoming Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, national and international media attention is once again turning to Paralympic sport. But how is it presented to the public?

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Tech Xplore / Breaking down the battery problem: Cheaper, more efficient cathodes could cut costs

Consider the humble rechargeable battery: Many people start their day by unplugging their phone from a charger to check the weather or commute to work, or throw on their favorite podcast. They'll end the day by plugging in ...

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