Science

Astrophysicists capture astonishing images of gamma-ray flare from supermassive black hole M87

The first-ever photo of a black hole rocked the world in 2019, when the Event Horizon Telescope, or EHT, published…

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AI tool analyzes placentas at birth for faster detection of neonatal, maternal problems

A newly developed tool that harnesses computer vision and artificial intelligence (AI) may help clinicians rapidly evaluate placentas at birth,…

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Key regulator that induces cancer-killing capacity in T cells under hypoxia is identified

Immune checkpoint blockades, or ICBs, have revolutionized treatment for various advanced cancers. However, their effectiveness has plateaued due to therapeutic…

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A low omega-6, omega-3 rich diet and fish oil may slow prostate cancer growth

A new study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators offers new evidence that dietary changes may help…

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Generic platinum chemotherapy shortages did not increase deaths

During a shortage of the generic platinum chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and carboplatin that began in early 2023, there was no…

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From Yemen to Mayotte, the spread of a highly drug-resistant cholera strain

Scientists from the National Reference Center for Vibrios and Cholera at the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with the Centre hospitalier…

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A dial for tuning the immune system: Discovery sheds light on why COVID makes some sicker than others

For years, scientists have looked to a critical piece of immune system machinery -- known as the interferon pathway --…

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Scientists collect ‘microbial fingerprints’ found in household plumbing

The plumbing systems in households can teem with generally harmless microbial life, but scientists have not had an opportunity to…

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Early-onset colorectal cancer cases surge globally

A new study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers shows that early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence rates are rising…

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Enabling AI to explain its predictions in plain language

Machine-learning models can make mistakes and be difficult to use, so scientists have developed explanation methods to help users understand…

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