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Study Reveals High Prevalence of Intimacy Symptoms among Young Brazilian Women

US Health Secretary Criticizes Medical Journals

Cholera Outbreak in Sudan: 172 Dead, 2,500 Ill

Parkinson's Disease and the Immune System

Study Reveals Internet Addiction's Psychological Impact

Importance of Muscle Mass in Cancer Treatment

Insights on Biomolecular Condensation in Neurodegenerative Disease

New Treatment Guidance Developed to Combat Uveitis Vision Loss

Covid-19 Cases Surge with New Variant Circulation

Algorithm for Treating Sickle Cell Disease in Children

Caffeine: Widely Consumed Psychoactive Substance

Wildfire Pollution Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Survival

Ghrelin: Key to Preventing Parkinson's Constipation

Study Links Increased Bed Rest to Cognitive Decline

Study Reveals Mitochondrial DNA Mutations Impact Aging

Investigating Multimorbidity Risk Factors in Aging Population

Digital Tools Transforming Research on Lifestyle Interventions

Study Reveals Cultural Impact on Mental Health Recovery

Study: GLP-1 RAs Lower Obesity-Related Cancer Risk

Zika Virus: Severe Brain Defects in Fetus

Injection Every Six Months Reduces High Blood Pressure

Clinical Trial: TPE and Immunoglobulin Reduce Biological Age

Low-Fat Vegan Diet Benefits: Study Reveals Surprising Results

Study Reveals Health Risks of Ultrasonic Cigarettes

Machine Learning Tool for Managing Blood Sugar After Heart Surgery

Lack of Gender Analysis in Tobacco Control Research

"Stroke: Leading Cause of Death and Disability in the U.S."

New Scoring System Enhances Colorectal Cancer Risk Prediction

Sleep Aid Prevents Brain Damage in Mice

Researchers at UBC Okanagan Develop Superior Mechanical Heart Valve

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Sharks: Predatory Hunters with Scavenging Habits

Medieval Frontier Garrison Unveiled in Mongolia

Plastic Pollution Impact on Land Ecosystems

Study: Modern Gasoline Cars' Emissions Pose Risks

Female Coastal Wolf Collared for Study Dies in Southeastern Alaska

Fungus Study Reveals Massive Bat Mortality

Study Reveals Ways to Enhance Fava Bean Taste

Ancient Hunter-Gatherers Near North America-South America Bridge

China Launches Space Probe for Asteroid Sample Retrieval

Future Technologies: Merging Atom-Thin Materials

Researchers Propose Transforming Narrative on Ultra-Processed Foods

Myanmar Conflict Refugees Find Solace in Fishing

Indoor Air Quality Linked to HVAC Systems

New Study Reveals Breakthrough in Wheat Resilience Discovery

Bat Species in Germany Adapting to Urban Areas

First Recorded Gravitational Wave Confirms Einstein's Theory

New Marital Practice Uncovered in Chinese Cities

Boosting Electronics Speed with Light-Based Operations

Teachers' Perceptions Impact Student Academic Progress

Butterfly Effect: Weather Impact Beyond Borders

Exploring Control of Biomolecular Condensates in Cells

Revolutionary Metalenses: Optical Tech Breakthrough

Role of Green Hydrogen in Future Energy System

Student Discovers Rare Creature in Swartberg Mountains

Math Strategies for DNA, RNA, and Proteins

Coral Reefs in Hawaii Threatened by Ballooning Sea-Urchin Populations

Researchers Uncover 3D Structure of Myoferlin and Dysferlin

Study Reveals Body's Stress Response Reset Cycle

Herbivorous Dinosaur Tail Defense Mechanism

Tomato Variety Engineered for Vertical Farming Success

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Devastating Effects of Soil Liquefaction: Lessons from Japan

AI-augmented models improve chemical grouting predictions in complex soils

EU Considers Allowing Airlines Longer Flight Delays

Longer flight delays without compensation? EU plan divides

Telegram Partners with Elon Musk's xAI for Grok AI on Messaging Service

Telegram to get $300 mn in partnership with Musk's xAI

Ultra-thin protective coating boosts cadmium telluride solar cell performance by 13%

Nyu Tandon Research Boosts CdTe Solar Cell Efficiency

Robots with Dual Flying and Driving Capabilities Face Terrain Challenges

Robot morphs midair to switch from flying to rolling on terrain

Language Model Exhibits Human-Like Cognitive Dissonance

GPT-4o exhibits humanlike cognitive dissonance, study finds

What is AI slop? Why you are seeing more fake photos and videos in your social media feeds

Reddit Post on Husband's Affair Goes Viral

What Happens When Your Device Goes for Recycling

Critical minerals don't belong in landfills. Microwave tech offers a cleaner way to reclaim them from e-waste

Want an advanced AI assistant? Prepare for them to be all up in your business

Debates on Social Roles of AI Chatbots

Robots Enhance Recycling Industry Efficiency

VR could help train employees working with robots

New Composite Material Boosts Solar Cell Performance

Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

Robots in Ocean Sciences: Exploring Uncharted Depths

Algorithm improves acoustic sensor accuracy for cheaper underwater robotics

First Soft Robots Walk Out of Making Machines

Soft robots can walk themselves out of a 3D printer

Grant for All-Electric Buses in Ithaca Falters

Electric buses don't like the cold, study finds

AI Encourages Music Creation: Spotify CEO

AI to spur more music creativity, not a threat: Spotify CEO

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Czechs enter 2nd lockdown to avoid health system collapse

Czechs had been assured it wouldn't happen again.

New blood cancer treatment works by selectively interfering with cancer cell signalling

University of Alberta scientists have identified the mechanism of action behind a new type of precision cancer drug for blood cancers that is set for human trials, according to research published today in Nature Communications.

Stressing freedom, vaccine opponents rebranding in virus era

Years before this year's anti-mask and reopening demonstrations, vaccine opponents were working on reinventing their image around a rallying cry of civil liberties and medical freedom.

Ireland locks down for second wave, Germany smashes record daily high

Ireland became the first European country to enter a second national lockdown and Germany's daily cases leapt to a record high as the second wave of coronavirus spread gloom across the continent on Thursday.

Do I need to wear a mask if I'm 6 feet away from others?

Do I need to wear a mask if I'm 6 feet away from others?

Rome and Italy's Lazio region to impose nighttime curfew

Italy's Lazio region, which includes the capital Rome, became the third in the country to institute a curfew on Wednesday, in an effort to contain dramatically rising coronavirus cases.

Germany reports record new virus cases in 24 hours

Germany recorded 11,287 new COVID-19 infections in 24 hours, a sharp jump from the previous day and a record for the country since the outbreak of the pandemic, according to official data Thursday.

Airbnb partners with ex-Apple design star Jony Ive

Airbnb has hired former Apple design chief Jony Ive to work on showcasing the homesharing platform's forthcoming products, it announced Wednesday.

Roche teams up with Atea in US on oral coronavirus treatment

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Roche said Thursday it is collaborating with Atea Pharmaceuticals on the development of an orally administered drug to treat coronavirus patients who have not been hospitalised.

Puerto Rico shutters 911 call centers amid coronavirus cases

Both of Puerto Rico's 911 call centers were shut down Wednesday night after several employees tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced.

Short-video app Quibi shutting down just months after launch

Short-video app Quibi said it is shutting down just six months after its early April launch, having struggled to find customers.

Tesla posts net profit for fifth straight quarter

Tesla charged through a summertime auto industry sales slump in the U.S. to post stronger-than-expected net earnings for the third quarter.

In Dubai, oil-rich UAE sees a new wonder: A coal power plant

A new wonder is rising in the southern desert of Dubai against the backdrop of Persian Gulf beaches, but it's not another skyscraper to grace the futuristic sheikhdom. Instead, it's one of mankind's oldest power sources gaining its own space on the oil-rich Arabian Peninsula—a coal-fired power plant.

Regulators, experts take up thorny vaccine study issues

The U.S. regulators who will decide the fate of COVID-19 vaccines are taking an unusual step: Asking outside scientists if their standards are high enough.

Trial shows hydroxychloroquine does not prevent COVID-19 in health care workers

University of Minnesota Medical School physician researchers studied hydroxychloroquine as a treatment to prevent COVID-19 for those with high-risk for exposure to the virus—health care workers.

Technology shines the light on ovarian cancer treatments

Scientists estimate that nearly 60% of all cancer patients do not respond effectively to chemotherapy treatments. Even worse—many of those same patients experience toxic and sometimes deadly side effects.

Scientists use gene therapy and a novel light-sensing protein to restore vision in mice

A newly developed light-sensing protein called the MCO1 opsin restores vision in blind mice when attached to retina bipolar cells using gene therapy. The National Eye Institute, part of the National Institutes of Health, provided a Small Business Innovation Research grant to Nanoscope, LLC for development of MCO1. The company is planning a U.S. clinical trial for later this year.

COVID-19 interventions can cut virus infections, severe outcomes, and healthcare needs

Non-pharmaceutical interventions such as voluntary shelter-in-place, quarantines, and other steps taken to control the SARS-CoV-2 virus can reduce the peak number of infections, daily infection rates, cumulative infections, and overall deaths, a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE has found.

Existing heart drugs may help cancer patients respond better to PD(L)1 immunotherapy

Researchers have found that a class of commonly-used heart drugs may also improve patients' responses to anti-cancer immunotherapies called PD(L)1 inhibitors, according to preliminary findings to be presented at the 32th EORTC-NCI-AACR Symposium on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, which is taking place online.

One mouse at a time: new approach to testing potential drugs for children's cancers

A team of researchers in the US and Australia have developed a way of testing potential drugs for children's cancers so as to take account of the wide genetic diversity of these diseases.

Researchers identify genetic variants linked to toxic side effects from bevacizumab

In the largest study of its kind, researchers have found two common genetic variants that can be used to predict whether or not cancer patients might suffer severe adverse side-effects from the drug bevacizumab.

Analyzing web searches can help experts predict, respond to COVID-19 hot spots

Web-based analytics have demonstrated their value in predicting the spread of infectious disease, and a new study from Mayo Clinic indicates the value of analyzing Google web searches for keywords related to COVID-19.