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Alzheimer's Brain Damage May Be Triggered by Immune Cells Outside the Brain
A new study suggests immune cells activated outside the brain may drive Alzheimer's neurodegeneration, pointing to potential new treatment targets.
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How Nice Is Preparing Residents for a Mediterranean Tsunami
A tsunami near Nice could arrive in under 10 minutes. Researchers and officials are mapping routes and training residents before the next wave.
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Thailand's "Devil Flower" Is a Rare, Critically Endangered New Species
Scientists discovered a striking black, horn-bearing plant in Thailand. With fewer than 50 known individuals, it may already be near extinction.
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Rare Snowstorms Blanket Chile's Atacama Desert in August 2026
Unusual winter storms brought sweeping snow across the Atacama Desert in August 2026, disrupting major observatories and delivering a decade's worth of rain in
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Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse Will Turn the Moon Coppery Red
A very deep partial lunar eclipse will cover 96% of the moon in a coppery red glow. Here's when and how to watch it.
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Stalled Neuron Growth Linked to Major Depression in Adults
New Columbia University research finds neurogenesis halts in depressed adults, revealing molecular targets that could lead to new treatments.
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Scientists Are 3D Printing Corneas to Restore Vision
Researchers used one donor's corneal tissue to create hundreds of lab-grown implants via 3D bioprinting, potentially solving a global transplant shortage.
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Engineered Probiotic Bacteria Targets Pancreatic Tumors From Within
Researchers used engineered gut bacteria to deliver immune therapy directly into pancreatic tumors, slowing growth in animal models.
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Adult Brain Can Repair Itself by Moving Cell Nuclei Into Damaged Tissue
Researchers found specialized brain cells can rebuild damaged tissue by sending newly formed nuclei into injured areas, revealing an unknown self-repair ability
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Malaria Parasite Is Accumulating Complex Drug Resistance, Study Finds
A genetic analysis of P. falciparum in Ethiopia reveals the malaria parasite is stockpiling resistance markers against multiple drug treatments simultaneously.
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Bacterial Postbiotic May Help Preserve Fertility in the Aging Uterus
New research suggests that changes in uterine bacteria may contribute to age-related fertility decline, and that bolstering certain species could help.
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Half the World's Dams Could Fail by 2060 Due to Sediment
A new study warns that around 20% of the world's reservoirs are already at high risk of filling with sediment, with half potentially inoperable by 2060.
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How Gluten Triggers Immune Damage in the Celiac Gut Lining
A new review maps the chain reaction linking gluten, immune cells, and gut damage in celiac disease, pointing toward future treatments.
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Ocean Volcanoes Reveal How Earth's Mantle Concentrates Gold
New research shows repeated water-assisted mantle melting beneath island arcs drives gold enrichment in magma rising toward the seafloor.
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Time-Restricted Eating May Offer Cognitive Benefits Beyond Weight Loss
A small trial found older women who ate within an 8–9 hour window showed greater improvements in spatial planning and problem-solving than those eating across 1