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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 ...

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Phys.org / Measuring how stressed rocks 'sigh' before breaking could help predict geohazards

Too much stress can make even a rock crack. But before rocks reach their breaking point, they "sigh" a chemical warning by releasing nuclides, a type of atom defined by the number of neutrons as well as protons in the nucleus. ...

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Medical Xpress / Family environment can shape life outcomes across generations

Adopted children who have grown up in more favorable family environments than their siblings are at lower risk of mental health issues, criminality and social problems, benefits that—in some cases—extend to the next generation. ...

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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 ...

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Phys.org / Laser-plasma 'mirror' unlocks a new path to extreme light intensities

An international team of physicists has achieved a significant advance in laser science, demonstrating for the first time a practical route to dramatically boosting the intensity of high-power laser light.

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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 ...

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Medical Xpress / COVID-19 may leave placental damage, but virus disappears after maternal recovery

A new Yale study published in JAMA Network Open finds that the virus that causes COVID-19 does not linger in placental tissue weeks to months after a pregnant woman recovers from infection—offering important reassurance for ...

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Medical Xpress / This routine heart scan sees the danger coming long before symptoms strike

A routine heart scan might soon do more than just check for clogged arteries; it could act as a crystal ball for your cardiac health. Researchers at Kumamoto University have revealed that by combining two specific markers ...

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Phys.org / How a faster protein-screening tool could strengthen US rare-earth supply chains

To ensure a robust domestic supply chain in the U.S., Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists are using bacterial proteins to separate the rare-earth elements that are ubiquitous in magnets, batteries, and ...

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Medical Xpress / Autoantibody map uncovers body-wide immune attacks across Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and MS

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil discovered that neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and multiple sclerosis, are more complex than previously thought. Their analysis of ...

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Phys.org / New technology helps flat-faced dogs breathe easy

Australian scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs. Melbourne-based biotechnology company Snoretox and RMIT University have shown early success using the first therapy ...

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Phys.org / Turning four into two: How duplicated genomes become diploid again

Genome duplication probably gave biodiversity a decisive evolutionary boost. A Chinese-German research team led by Axel Meyer from the University of Konstanz has now investigated the early phases of the process known as rediploidization. ...

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