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Microscopic sensors could revolutionize diagnosis and monitoring of cancer

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Microscopic sensors that are as thin as a strand of hair but capable of taking multiple measurements simultaneously could revolutionize the diagnosis and monitoring of diseases like cancer.  Researchers from Adelaide University’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing and the University of Stuttgart in Germany worked together to develop the tiny sensors using state of the art, ultrafast 3D micro-printing technology.  The unique sensors target … Read more

BSO mimics anti-obesity effects without causing bone loss in mice

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A new research paper was published in Volume 18 of Aging-US on March 2, 2026, titled “D, L-Buthionine-(S, R)-sulfoximine recapitulates the anti-obesity effects of sulfur amino acid restriction without the associated deleterious effects on bone in male mice.” Led by Naidu B. Ommi from the Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science – with corresponding author Sailendra N. Nichenametla from … Read more

Spatial intelligence platform supports health policy decisions aimed at ending HIV

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INCLIVA Healthcare Research Institute-University Clinical Hospital of Valencia, the Universitat Politècnica de València – through its VRAIN Institute, the Valencia Anti-AIDS Committee and the Centre for Epidemiological Studies on Sexually Transmitted Infections and AIDS in Catalonia (CEEISCAT) have joined forces to develop a spatial intelligence platform to support health policy decisions aimed at optimizing the … Read more

Common human fungus found to worsen melanoma aggressiveness

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Cancer is one of the causes responsible for the most deaths worldwide; in 2020, for example, it resulted in ten million deaths. It has been estimated that micro-organism infections caused between 13-18% of these cases. Until now, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified thirteen micro-organisms as carcinogenic, which include viruses, bacteria … Read more

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

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Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver. The findings raise concerns about potential health risks in people and point to the need for more research. As plastic breaks down, it forms micro- (<5 mm) and … Read more

Real Estate: Become Top 1% in 5 Years

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Real Estate Wealth Polarization Intensifies in South Korea the gap ‍between the wealthiest⁣ and average homeowners continues to ⁣widen,⁤ particularly between ⁤metropolitan and non-capital regions. View of Daegu from Daegu front mountain. (Illustrative image) top 1% threshold Reaches 3 Billion Won The threshold to⁤ be⁢ in the top 1% of real estate asset holders in … Read more

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

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Toxic chemicals and microplastics in soil and water are fueling a global heart disease crisis — but researchers say solutions are within reach. Review: The links between soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease. Image Credit: daniilphotos / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links between water and soil pollution and human … Read more

New flexible hearing aid offers non-invasive solution for conductive hearing loss

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A study from researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine highlights a new approach in addressing conductive hearing loss. A team of scientists, led by Mohammad J. Moghimi, Ph.D., assistant professor of biomedical engineering, designed a new type of hearing aid that not only improves hearing but also offers a safe, non-invasive alternative to … Read more

University of Oulu advances biosensor technology for disease detection

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The University of Oulu is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensor technology that could revolutionize the early diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The multidisciplinary research project, Next-Generation Molecular Sensors, led by Professor Caglar Elbuken, has secured nearly one million euros in funding from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation to support a three-year research … Read more

Study explores how nanoplastics could affect child’s immune system during pregnancy

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Allergies and asthma are widespread diseases that could arise during embryonal development in the womb. A team led by Empa researcher Tina Bürki is investigating the possible causes of this. The focus is on nanoplastic particles, which could lead to the development of a hypersensitive immune system in the child. The project is supported by … Read more