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Ultra-Rapid Brain Tumor Test a "Game Changer", Improves Diagnosis Time to Hours

A new "ultra-rapid" genetic test for brain tumors, developed at the University of Nottingham, diagnoses tumor types in hours instead of weeks, improving treatment and reducing patient anxiety; it has been successfully used in 50 operations at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust with a 100% suc...

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NIH Funding Cuts Halt Spanish Research Projects

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) abruptly cut funding to foreign research groups, including several Spanish projects studying HIV and gene mapping, citing national security and transparency concerns, jeopardizing ongoing studies and highlighting Europe's research funding reliance on the US...

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CRISPR Gene Editing Shows Promise in Treating Rare Infant Disorder

A six-month-old American baby with severe carbamoyl phosphate synthetase 1 (CPS1) deficiency, a rare genetic disorder affecting approximately one in a million infants, received a custom CRISPR gene-editing therapy resulting in a reduction of medication dependency and improved health.

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Antarctica's Active Volcano: Science and Risk on Deception Island

Deception Island's volcano, located in Antarctica, erupted in 1967, destroying a Chilean military base; today, a Spanish research base monitors the active volcano, supporting scientists while facing similar risks amid increasing tourism.

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Insufficient Deep Sleep Linked to Brain Shrinkage, Accelerating Alzheimer's

A Yale study reveals that insufficient slow-wave and REM sleep shrinks parts of the brain associated with Alzheimer's disease, highlighting the importance of sleep for cognitive health and potentially delaying the onset of the disease.

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HSV-1 Infection Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk, Antivirals Show Potential Protective Effect

A study of 344,628 individuals over 50, diagnosed with Alzheimer's between 2006 and 2021, revealed an 80% increased Alzheimer's risk for those with HSV-1, but antiviral use reduced this risk by 17%.

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CRISPR-Cas9: Revolutionary Gene Editing and Ethical Concerns

CRISPR-Cas9, a gene-editing technology discovered through bacterial immunity research, allows precise DNA modifications with diverse applications, but raises ethical concerns regarding germline editing, as demonstrated by the controversial birth of gene-edited babies in China.

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New Hydrothermal Vents and Diverse Marine Life Discovered in South Sandwich Islands

An international team of scientists aboard the research vessel Falkor discovered hydrothermal vents, coral gardens, and potentially numerous new marine species in the South Sandwich Islands near Antarctica during a 35-day expedition, highlighting the region's unique biodiversity and geological activ...

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Delhi Launches Four-Year Tree Census to Combat Deforestation

The Indian Institute of Forest Research is conducting a four-year tree census in Delhi's capital region, costing 44.3 million rupees (~€455,800), to combat illegal deforestation and aid climate change mitigation efforts, per a recent Supreme Court order.

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FDA-Approved Blood Test Revolutionizes Alzheimer's Diagnosis in Greece

The FDA-approved Lumipulse blood test, now available at the Ionian University's laboratory in Greece, offers a highly accurate, non-invasive method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, impacting 35 million individuals globally and potentially accelerating treatment.

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Global Adolescent Health Crisis: 1.1 Billion Youth at Risk by 2030

A Lancet Commission report reveals that by 2030, over half of the world's adolescents (nearly 1.1 billion aged 10-24) will live in countries with high rates of preventable health problems like HIV, early pregnancies, depression, and poor nutrition, while obesity and mental health issues are also ris...

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30 DNA Regions Linked to Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Risk

An international study identified 30 DNA regions linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) risk, analyzing 53,660 cases and over 2 million controls, revealing 249 associated genes (25 strongly linked); future research will focus on diverse populations and developing new treatments.

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