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Herpes infections take major economic toll globally, new research shows
Genital herpes infections and their related complications lead to billions of dollars in health care expenditures and productivity losses globally, according...
Tax on antibiotics could help tackle threat of drug-resistance
Taxing certain antibiotics could help efforts to tackle the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance in humans, according to a new...
Dr. Harish Manyam revolutionizes cardiac care with innovative device
Harish Manyam, MD, is on a mission to improve the lives of people with heart problems. His recent accomplishment of...
Weight change across common antidepressant medications
Boston, MA – New evidence comparing weight gain under eight different first-line antidepressants finds that bupropion users are 15-20% less...
World’s most accurate and precise atomic clock pushes new frontiers in physics
In humankind’s ever-ticking pursuit of perfection, scientists have developed an atomic clock that is more precise and accurate than any...
Organic material from Mars reveals the likely origin of life’s building blocks
In a meteor crater on the red planet, a solitary robot is moving about. Right now it is probably collecting...
Medication choice may affect weight gain when initiating antidepressant treatment
Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on Monday 1 July 2024 Embargoed for release until 5:00 p.m. ET on...
Light targets cells for death and triggers immune response with laser precision
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A new method of precisely targeting troublesome cells for death using light could unlock new understanding of...
Genetic patterns of world’s farmed, domesticated foxes revealed via historical deep-dive
URBANA, Ill. — Domesticated animals play a prominent role in our society, with two-thirds of American families enjoying the companionship of...
New therapy strengthens the immune system’s counterattack on skin cancer
Scientists behind a new type of immunotherapy are demonstrating significant effects in laboratory experiments in cell samples from patients with...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies