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Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Extends Life for 130 Days in Groundbreaking Xenotransplant
A 53-year-old woman, Towana Looney, lived for 130 days with a genetically modified pig kidney before its removal due to acute rejection, setting a new record for xenotransplantation and advancing research into using pig organs in human transplants.
Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Extends Life for 130 Days in Groundbreaking Xenotransplant
A 53-year-old woman, Towana Looney, lived for 130 days with a genetically modified pig kidney before its removal due to acute rejection, setting a new record for xenotransplantation and advancing research into using pig organs in human transplants.
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17 Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Dementia, Stroke, and Late-Life Depression
Harvard researchers found 17 modifiable risk factors shared by dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, with high blood pressure and kidney disease showing the greatest impact; conversely, physical activity and leisure time cognitive activity showed the lowest risk.
17 Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Dementia, Stroke, and Late-Life Depression
Harvard researchers found 17 modifiable risk factors shared by dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, with high blood pressure and kidney disease showing the greatest impact; conversely, physical activity and leisure time cognitive activity showed the lowest risk.
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Dutch Peatland Study Reveals Unexpected CO2 Emission Variations
A Dutch study investigating methods to reduce CO2 emissions from peatlands found unexpected results in some areas, where raising groundwater levels increased CO2 emissions due to upwelling groundwater, highlighting the need for site-specific solutions.
Dutch Peatland Study Reveals Unexpected CO2 Emission Variations
A Dutch study investigating methods to reduce CO2 emissions from peatlands found unexpected results in some areas, where raising groundwater levels increased CO2 emissions due to upwelling groundwater, highlighting the need for site-specific solutions.
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NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
NHS England Approves New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
A new drug, capivasertib, is now available on the NHS in England to treat advanced breast cancer, offering a potential benefit to 3,000 women yearly by slowing disease progression and shrinking tumors; it targets the AKT protein and was approved after successful clinical trials showing it doubled th...
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Funding Secured for Sustainable Building Research Center in Germany
Germany's coalition government has approved funding for a new federal research center focused on sustainable building, with planned locations in Bautzen and Weimar, aiming for climate-neutral construction by 2045; 68.5 million euros are allocated until 2028, with additional funding from Saxony and T...
Funding Secured for Sustainable Building Research Center in Germany
Germany's coalition government has approved funding for a new federal research center focused on sustainable building, with planned locations in Bautzen and Weimar, aiming for climate-neutral construction by 2045; 68.5 million euros are allocated until 2028, with additional funding from Saxony and T...
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Birch Wood: A Potential Solution to Construction Timber Shortages
Researchers in Aachen, Germany are testing the strength of birch wood to potentially replace dwindling spruce supplies in construction, prompted by climate change and bark beetle damage to existing forests. The aim is to develop EU and DIN standards for birch wood construction within the next 20 yea...
Birch Wood: A Potential Solution to Construction Timber Shortages
Researchers in Aachen, Germany are testing the strength of birch wood to potentially replace dwindling spruce supplies in construction, prompted by climate change and bark beetle damage to existing forests. The aim is to develop EU and DIN standards for birch wood construction within the next 20 yea...
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NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
NHS Approves Capivasertib for Advanced Breast Cancer
The NHS approved capivasertib, a twice-daily pill, for HR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer with specific gene mutations, benefiting up to 3,000 women yearly by extending progression-free survival by 4.2 months; this follows extensive research and clinical trials.
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Kazakhstan's Rare Earth Discovery: 935,400 Tons and Potential for Global Impact
Kazakhstan announced a major discovery of rare earth elements near Karagandy, with confirmed reserves of 935,400 tons and potential for 20 million tons, impacting global markets and strategically timed before a EU-Central Asia summit.
Kazakhstan's Rare Earth Discovery: 935,400 Tons and Potential for Global Impact
Kazakhstan announced a major discovery of rare earth elements near Karagandy, with confirmed reserves of 935,400 tons and potential for 20 million tons, impacting global markets and strategically timed before a EU-Central Asia summit.
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Toddler Brain Development Study Links Early Skills to Future Success
A University of Bristol study tracks the brain development of hundreds of children aged six months to five years, measuring skills like inhibitory control and working memory through games and brain scans, using data from a long-term health study of their mothers to gain unique insights into the infl...
Toddler Brain Development Study Links Early Skills to Future Success
A University of Bristol study tracks the brain development of hundreds of children aged six months to five years, measuring skills like inhibitory control and working memory through games and brain scans, using data from a long-term health study of their mothers to gain unique insights into the infl...
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Ravens Demonstrate Innate Geometric Pattern Recognition
Researchers trained two ravens to identify geometrically dissimilar shapes among similar ones; the ravens' success rate significantly exceeded random chance, suggesting an innate understanding of geometry.
Ravens Demonstrate Innate Geometric Pattern Recognition
Researchers trained two ravens to identify geometrically dissimilar shapes among similar ones; the ravens' success rate significantly exceeded random chance, suggesting an innate understanding of geometry.
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Germany Funds National Research Center for Climate-Neutral Construction
The German government's coalition agreement secures 68.5 million euros until 2028 for a new national research center in Bautzen and Weimar focused on climate-neutral construction, with additional funding from Saxony (up to 450 million euros) and Thuringia (35 million euros), aiming to achieve climat...
Germany Funds National Research Center for Climate-Neutral Construction
The German government's coalition agreement secures 68.5 million euros until 2028 for a new national research center in Bautzen and Weimar focused on climate-neutral construction, with additional funding from Saxony (up to 450 million euros) and Thuringia (35 million euros), aiming to achieve climat...
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Siberian Megaslump: Thawing Permafrost Accelerates Climate Change
In Siberia's Batagaika Crater, thawing permafrost caused by 1960s deforestation is creating a kilometer-long, 100-meter-deep megaslump releasing ancient carbon and methane, accelerating climate change, and exposing 50,000-year-old mammoth remains.
Siberian Megaslump: Thawing Permafrost Accelerates Climate Change
In Siberia's Batagaika Crater, thawing permafrost caused by 1960s deforestation is creating a kilometer-long, 100-meter-deep megaslump releasing ancient carbon and methane, accelerating climate change, and exposing 50,000-year-old mammoth remains.
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