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Phys.org / Indonesia to capture last-known wild Bornean rhino for IVF

Indonesia's government is racing to capture the last-known Bornean rhino in the wild in a bid to preserve the species through in vitro fertilization, a government official told AFP on Friday.

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / MRI study finds evidence of ongoing neurodegeneration in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is a rare autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the central nervous system, especially the optic nerves and spinal cord. These attacks, also known as flare-ups ...

14 hours ago
Phys.org / Q&A: Biological plastic recycling—from waste to raw material

In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular biologist at Jülich, explains the opportunities offered by biological recycling processes and the challenges ...

9 hours ago
Medical Xpress / How blood flow shapes lung health in children with heart disease

A study led by UTSW sheds light on why children with certain complex congenital heart defects are at risk for long-term lung complications and points to a potential path for improving outcomes.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New tool maps how T cells move within tumors

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center led a study to develop a computational method that reveals how immune cells navigate the complex environment inside tumors, offering insights that could inform future cancer therapies. ...

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Jobs with high exposure to low-level explosions associated with increased risk of anger and aggression

Careers that tend to expose people to repeated low-level shock waves are associated with a slightly higher risk of clinically documented anger, aggression and violence, new research from University of Utah Health has found.

14 hours ago
Phys.org / Thinking of giving a DNA kit for Father's Day? Psychology researcher warns of 'unexpected outcomes'

DNA testing kits are often gifted for Father's Day, Christmas and special occasions. The idea of learning more about yourself and unearthing some long-forgotten family history is certainly appealing to many, but a psychologist ...

11 hours ago
Tech Xplore / AI museum brings sights, sounds and smells of the rainforest

The squawks of macaws, the smell of wet earth after rain and a swirl of colors will transport visitors from a Los Angeles museum to the heart of the Amazon rainforest—or rather, an AI version of it.

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Scientists finalize H5 bird flu findings from Heard Island and McDonald Island voyages

Australian Antarctic Program scientists are contributing to global understanding of the spread of H5 avian influenza (bird flu) with the release of findings from recent voyages to the remote sub-Antarctic Heard Island and ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Jeremy Clarkson has aggressive prostate cancer. What makes some cancers more aggressive than others?

UK media celebrity Jeremy Clarkson this week revealed he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer.

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Video: How are we so good at folding proteins?

Proteins carry out almost every important function in our body, from copying our DNA to turning the food we eat into energy. These tiny "molecular machines" are first made by our cells as straight chains, like long pieces ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Videos help new dads learn about infant safety before bringing newborn home

Brief videos shown in the hospital newborn nursery may be an effective way to educate first-time fathers on infant care topics, such as safe sleep, infant crying and car safety, according to a pilot study published in the ...

21 hours ago