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Small Molecule Drug Reverses ADAR1-induced Cancer Stem Cell Cloning Capacity

In cancer stem cell and animal models, rebecsinib reversed overactive protein splicing of ADAR1 protein that drives cloning capacity and immune evasion by many malignancies.

The Dangers of “Bureaucra-think”: Research Demonstrates Structural Bias and Racism in Mental Health Organizations

Bias is embedded in the very ways healthcare organizations operate, according to a study published recently in Clinical Psychological Science.

The undeniable benefits of breastfeeding for the health of babies

The positive effects of breastfeeding and breast milk on the right growth, health, and development of babies are indisputable. What factors can affect the quality of this wholesome substance? And what is the optimal length of time to breastfeed? The answers are suggested by two new studies by Czech researchers from the Institute of Experimental Medicine of the CAS and the Institute of Physiology of the CAS, published in the journals Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research and Food Chemistry.

Hearing is Believing: Sounds Can Alter Our Visual Perception

Perception generally feels effortless. If you hear a bird chirping and look out the window, it hardly feels like your brain has done anything at all when you recognize that chirping critter on your windowsill as a bird.

A New Technique Creates Greater Fidelity in Bioprinting Functional Human Tissues

UC San Diego engineers take on the light-scattering problem in a leading form of 3D-bioprinting

MIT Engineers Build A Battery-Free, Wireless Underwater Camera

The device could help scientists explore unknown regions of the ocean, track pollution, or monitor the effects of climate change.

Scientists and Surf Organizations Confirm What Surfers Already Know

Study at Kelly Slater Wave Company Surf Ranch demonstrates that wind effects on breaking waves can significantly influence nearshore processes

Coastal Water Pollution Transfers to the Air in Sea Spray Aerosol and Reaches People on Land

Scientists find bacteria, chemical compounds from coastal water pollution in sea spray aerosol along Imperial Beach

The Power Of Weak Ties In Gaining New Employment

An experiment using data from 20 million LinkedIn profiles shows how much we rely on people we know less well to land new jobs.

Almost every fish tested by the EPA since 2013 found to be contaminated with toxic 'forever chemical' PFOS: 'We don’t want this problem to get any worse'

A recent study found that freshwater fish are significantly more contaminated with toxic forever chemicals than compared to saltwater fish and shellfish.

Weizmann Institute of Science researcher: 'Arthropods have been described as "the little things that run the world" because of their central role'

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers have found that arthropods are just as important to the environment as humans and farm animals as they have a biomass of about one billion tons, according to a recent study led by Professor Ron Milo.

Scientists Say Earth Is ‘Unequivocally’ In Midst Of Climate Emergency

Earth’s vital signs have worsened to the point that “humanity is unequivocally facing a climate emergency”, according to an international coalition of researchers.

Breakthrough In Protecting Bananas From Panama Disease

Exeter scientists have provided hope in the fight to control Panama disease in bananas.

Bumblebees Revisit Favourite Flowers As Sun Sets

As the sun sets, bumblebees revisit "profitable" flowers they encountered during the day, new research suggests.

A Rapid Switch In Magmatic Plumbing Taps Porphyry Copper Deposit-Forming Magmas

Scientists have made a fascinating new discovery about the formation of mineral deposits crucial to our transition to a ‘green economy’.

How Fluctuating Oxygen Levels May Have Accelerated Animal Evolution

Oxygen levels in the Earth’s atmosphere are likely to have “fluctuated wildly” one billion years ago, creating conditions that could have accelerated the development of early animal life, according to new research.

Largest Genome Study Provides Insight Into The Genetics Of Human Height

Researchers have discovered more than 12,000 genetic variants associated with human height in the largest known genome-wide study.

'Forgotten' Forests And Savannas Vital To People, Biodiversity And Climate

With massive international focus on rainforests, the vital importance of tropical dry forests and savannas is being overlooked, researchers say.

Positive Childhood Experiences Of Blue Spaces Linked To Better Adult Well-Being

New research based on data from 18 countries concludes that adults with better mental health are more likely to report having spent time playing in and around coastal and inland waters, such as rivers and lakes (also known collectively as blue spaces) as children.

Parental Age Could Be Key Factor In Helping Thoroughbred Horses Be First Past The Post

In a sport where the finest of margins can determine the winner, a new study has shown that parental age can be a determining factor in who comes out on top in horse races.