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AI Tool Identifies Surgical Site Infections From Patient Photos

Researchers have developed an AI-based tool that can automatically identify surgical incisions and flag early signs of post-op infection. The tool could support patients recovering at home or in resource-limited settings.
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Squeezing Through Narrow Spaces Prompts Stem Cells To Turn Into Bone Cells

In a discovery that could reshape approaches to regenerative medicine and bone repair, researchers have found that human stem cells can be prompted to begin turning into bone cells simply by squeezing through narrow spaces.
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Physiological Stress Responses Tracked With New Technique

A study used real-time data mapping to track how body systems communicate under stress. Researchers found different organs lead responses to stressors like hypoxia, sleep loss, and exercise.
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Crete Bacteria Show Promise As Fast-Acting Mosquito Killers

Researchers identified bacterial isolates from Crete that rapidly kill mosquito larvae by producing insecticidal metabolites. Some strains achieved full larval mortality within 24 hours.
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AI Support Improves Accuracy in Breast Cancer Screening

AI-assisted mammogram reading helps radiologists focus on suspicious areas, increasing lesion detection without lengthening reading time.
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Low-Cost Method Captures CO2 From the Air Using Cold Temperatures and Common Materials

Researchers have developed a new technique for capturing carbon dioxide efficiently and affordably using cold air and widely available materials. The method could expand the deployment opportunities for direct air capture technologies.
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Dementia Patients Are Now Living Longer

A multinational study led by the University of Waterloo found that older adults diagnosed with dementia are living longer than in the early 2000s. Data from over 1.2 million people showed declining mortality in five of eight regions studied.
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Germany’s 2021 Floods Could Have Been Even Worse, Say Researchers

A new study describes different ways in which the atmospheric conditions responsible for the floods could have played out.
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CRISPR Screens Reveal Genetic Weak Spot in Metastatic Eye Cancer

Researchers used CRISPR to find a pair of genes that show strong potential as a new therapeutic target for uveal melanoma – a rare eye cancer.
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Magnetic Nanoparticles Steer Brain Cells To Rebuild Lost Connections

Researchers have developed a novel approach that uses magnetically guided mechanical forces to direct axonal growth, aiming to enhance the effectiveness of stem cell-based therapies for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.
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