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TRIM63 Gene Identified as Major Risk Factor for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

An Israeli study identified TRIM63 gene variants in 12.2% of 107 hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) patients, significantly increasing risk; the discovery, published in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, could transform global genetic screening and treatment protocols.

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Unique Embalming Technique Discovered in Austrian Mummy

Analysis of an 18th-century Austrian chaplain mummy reveals a previously unknown embalming technique using zinc chloride, wood chips, and embroidered fabric, contributing to the exceptional preservation of the body and solving a long-standing mystery surrounding his death.

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Novel Antivenom Shows Broad Protection Against Elapid Snakebites

A novel antivenom, derived from the blood of a man who self-injected snake venom for 18 years, shows unprecedented protection against multiple elapid snake species in animal tests, potentially revolutionizing snakebite treatment and saving the lives of up to 140,000 people annually.

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Scientists Launch Supplemental Climate Research Collection After Mass Dismissals

Following the Trump administration's dismissal of nearly 400 scientists from the National Climate Assessment, the American Geophysical Union and the American Meteorological Society announced a plan to publish a supplemental collection of climate research focusing on the United States to ensure that ...

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7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Chile, Minimal Damage Reported

A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Chile's Magallanes region on Friday morning, causing a brief tsunami alert and prompting evacuations that were later suspended due to minimal impact; no significant damage or injuries were reported.

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Captive-Bred Axolotls Thrive in Wild, Offering Hope for Endangered Species

Researchers in Mexico City successfully reintroduced 18 captive-bred axolotls into their native habitat, demonstrating that captive-bred axolotls can thrive in the wild and suggesting a promising conservation strategy for this critically endangered species.

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Magnetar Flares: A Potential New Source of Heavy Elements in the Universe

Astronomers have discovered evidence suggesting that magnetar flares, from highly magnetized neutron stars, may contribute significantly to the creation of heavy elements, such as gold, in the universe, challenging the previously held belief that neutron star mergers are the primary source; data fro...

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Soviet Space Capsule Remnant to Fall to Earth

A metal sphere from the failed 1972 Soviet Venus mission, Cosmos 482, is predicted to fall to Earth around May 11th, 2024, posing minimal risk due to its small size, though highlighting the growing issue of space debris.

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Chilean Drought-Resistant Rice Promises Global Impact

A new drought-resistant rice variety, Jaspe Flar, developed in Chile, uses 50% less water than traditional methods while maintaining similar yields, utilizing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) and showing promise for global application.

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Eightfold Increase in UK Autism Diagnoses Linked to Broader Criteria

A new study shows an eightfold increase in autism diagnoses in the UK between 1998 and 2018, driven by broader diagnostic criteria, increased awareness, and better understanding of autism's presentation in females and adults, rather than a genuine surge in autism prevalence.

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DEHP Exposure Linked to 356,000 Heart Disease Deaths in 2018

A study in Lancet eBioMedicine linked daily exposure to the phthalate DEHP, found in plastics, to over 356,000 heart disease deaths globally in 2018 among those aged 55-64, prompting calls for stricter regulations.

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Severe Weather Threatens 25 Million Americans

A severe weather system impacting over 25 million Americans on Saturday brings damaging winds, large hail, tornadoes, and flash flooding across the central and eastern U.S., stemming from an "omega block pattern" and causing widespread damage from Texas to Ohio.

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