Researchers at UC San Diego have demonstrated that one of biology’s most essential enzymes can accurately read and transcribe an expanded genetic alphabet containing eight DNA letters instead of the four used by all known life.
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As it tries to defend itself from stroke, the brain can paradoxically trigger the formation of tiny new clots in minor blood vessels, damaging tissue even after the original culprit has been removed, new research shows. The findings help explain why nearly half of treated stroke patients don’t recover — and identify potential new treatments.
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A new Yale study has identified a promising therapeutic avenue for atherosclerosis , a condition caused by inflammation and plaque buildup in arteries.
Yale School of Medicine (YSM) has been awarded a grant of nearly $25 million by the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) initiative. The award, which is part of ARIA’s Human Developmental Neurobiology Research Hub , focuses on building foundational maps and models of the developing human brain and clarifying how and when autism diverges from typical development.
More than 70 students were inducted into the pharmacy profession at UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences’ 2026 White Coat ceremony.
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The pigments that give beets their red color may have helped a major group of flowering plants repeatedly adapt to dry environments, setting the stage for the evolution of traits that allowed plants to adapt to some of the harshest environments on Earth, according to a University of Michigan study.
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Now, scientists have discovered that certain immune cells depend on these very molecules to activate and destroy cancer cells, and that tumours exploit this dependency by releasing natural antioxidants to shut down the immune attack.
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An international team co-led by the University of Cambridge has mapped every neuron in the male Drosophila fly’s brain and nerve cord, to produce a wiring map of the 166,700 neurons and the millions of connections between them.
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New research involving more than one million Australian feedlot cattle has found that the strongest predictors of death from bovine respiratory disease (BRD) are established before animals even enter the feedlot, highlighting the importance of preventive measures on source properties.
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Honey bees have long been the model species for studying insect vision. However, new research shows that several smaller bee species might actually have sharper eyesight.
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children — better known as WIC — reaches an extraordinary share of American families. An estimated 41% of all U.S. infants participated in the federal nutrition program in fiscal year 2025, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Missouri, where more than 300,000 households experience food insecurity, WIC provides nutrit
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Congratulations to Xavier Revelo who secured an NIH R01 grant! Project Title: "Macrophages mediate the protective effects of bariatric surgery against steatohepatitis"
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A surgical team at WashU Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Transplant Center has performed the world’s first-reported robotic combined liver and kidney transplant, extending the benefits of minimally invasive transplant surgery to a patient in need of both organs. Robotic transplantation has previously been performed successfully for separate kidney transplants and liver transplants. In 2020, WashU Medic
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SEP 02, 2026 | Ann Marie Martin Supporters of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) include, left to right, Kari Morris, research engineer and scientist in the Rotorcraft Systems Engineering & Simulation Center; Emily Eichhorn, director of counseling services at the Counseling Center; and Dr. Alisa Henrie, clinical assistant professor of engineering technology and department chair for the Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science degree program
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Around one in four heart surgery patients develop serious lung complications – but a new Adelaide-led study is testing a simple bedside scan that could predict who is most at risk before symptoms appear.
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Key Takeaways Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital is hosting a Handprint Ceremony with Hyundai Hope on Wheels on Thursday, September 10 at 3 p.m. The event celebrates a $100,000 grant supporting a Nurse Navigator for the hospital's Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) cancer program. Young patients and their families will place painted handprints on a Hyundai vehicle to symbolize their fight against cancer. Donations to Tackle Kids Cancer support clinical care, support services, and research at the hospital’s Children’s Cancer Institute. Media RSVPs are required in advance by contacting April Dunic at 848-444-2443 or [email protected] . AI generated.
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Key Takeaways New Center Opening: Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) opened the Hackensack Meridian Health & Wellness Center at Freehold, located on Route 9 in Monmouth County. Network Milestone: This marks HMH's seventh Health & Wellness Center across New Jersey and the second location in Monmouth County. Comprehensive Outpatient Care: The facility offers a wide range of services under one roof, including primary care, imaging, labwork, physical therapy, behavioral health, and various surgical/medical specialties. Unified Electronic Health Records: Physicians at the new location use the same electronic health record system as all other HMH facilities, ensuring seamless coordination and continuum of care if hospital transfer is needed. Focus on Accessibility: The center aims to combat routine care delays (noting over 90% of adults delay checkups) by providing a single, convenient location for primary and specialized healthcare. AI generated.
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