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  Madison WI (SPX) Jan 07, 2025 After so many years learning how microbes work, researchers are now digitally recreating their inner workings to tackle challenges ranging from climate change to space colonization. In my work as a computational biologist, I research ways to get microbes to produce more useful chemicals, such as fuels and bioplastics, that can be used in the energy, agricultural or pharmaceutical industries. Traditionally, researchers have to conduct several trial-and-error experiments on petri dishes in order to ... read more |
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Beyond step counting: wearable tech promises medical-grade dataLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Wearable devices have come a long way from counting steps or heartbeats, with new tech offering the ability to track blood oxygenation, glucose levels and blood pressure, though its reliability remains a matter of debate. ... more  
What you need to know about HMPVBeijing (AFP) Jan 9, 2025 Reports that cases of a flu-like virus called HMPV are rising in China have sparked concern, but experts have dismissed fears that the situation is comparable to the beginnings of Covid-19 five years ago. ... more 
At Las Vegas show, tech world turns to mental health toolsLas Vegas (AFP) Jan 6, 2025 Whether detecting rising anxiety or managing a full-blown panic attack, the tech industry is offering an array of new tools designed to support mental health. ... more 
China says shared Covid information 'without holding anything back'Beijing (AFP) Dec 31, 2024 Beijing insisted on Tuesday that it had shared information on Covid-19 "without holding anything back", after the World Health Organization implored China to offer more data and access to understand the disease's origins. ... more |
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US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probeWashington (AFP) Dec 3, 2024 US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. ... more |
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VA authorizes 5-year, $1.5M research into MDMA-assisted therapy for veteransWashington DC (UPI) Dec 3, 2024 The Department of Veterans Affairs has authorized a study on the use of a popular psychedelic drug to treat veterans afflicted with post traumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder. ... more  
Bioinspired dropletronics pave the way for advanced biocompatible devicesLondon, UK (SPX) Dec 03, 2024 Oxford University researchers have unveiled a revolutionary development in "biological electricity" through the creation of dropletronic devices, marking a major advance in biocompatible technologie ... more 
US lawmakers back Covid Chinese lab leak theory after two-year probeWashington (AFP) Dec 2, 2024 US lawmakers concluded a two-year investigation Monday into the Covid-19 outbreak that killed 1.1 million Americans - backing the theory that the virus likely leaked from a Chinese laboratory. ... more  
Six science experiments launched from Sweden onboard SubOrbital Express 4Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 A key moment in space science unfolded Tuesday as six cutting-edge experiments launched aboard SubOrbital Express-4 from SSC's Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden. The rocket, carrying internati ... more |
Deep space health risks highlighted in new book by Dr Geoffrey GuyLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 Astronauts venturing beyond Earth's protective magnetic and gravitational fields may face significant health risks, according to Quantum Biology - A Glimpse into the Future of Medicine, a new book b ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Reducing environmental impacts in small-scale robotics manufacturingMadrid, Spain (SPX) Nov 27, 2024 The world of micro- and nanoscale robotics has rapidly evolved, with applications ranging from precise drug delivery to sustainable energy production and environmental cleanup. These advanced roboti ... more 
MIT researchers develop an efficient way to train more reliable AI agentsBoston MA (SPX) Nov 25, 2024 Fields ranging from robotics to medicine to political science are attempting to train AI systems to make meaningful decisions of all kinds. For example, using an AI system to intelligently control t ... more 
Chinese film about Covid-19 wins Taiwan's top Golden Horse prizesTaipei (AFP) Nov 23, 2024 A Chinese film set during the Covid-19 pandemic won the top prizes in Taiwan's prestigious Golden Horse Awards, which saw the highest number of entries from China in recent years despite political tensions. ... more 
Space research accelerates gene therapy for neurological disordersLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 22, 2024 Biotechnology startup Axonis Therapeutics has leveraged the unique microgravity environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to develop and test advanced neurological treatments. The company ... more |
Astronauts show slower task performance in space but maintain cognitive stabilityLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 The effects of space travel on human physiology are profound, subjecting astronauts to conditions such as radiation, microgravity, disrupted sleep, and high-stress environments. These factors could ... more 
Made in space production of biological supplements to support astronaut healthSydney, Australia (SPX) Nov 21, 2024 An Adelaide-based startup, OmnigenIQ, has adapted its pioneering bioreactor technology for use in space, enabling the production of vital biological supplements during space missions. This advanceme ... more 
Common water disinfectant creates potentially toxic byproduct: studyWashington (AFP) Nov 21, 2024 A group of chemical compounds used to disinfect water for one-third of the US population and millions of others globally produces a potentially toxic byproduct, according to new research published Thursday, sparking calls for an "immediate" investigation into possible health impacts. ... more 
Myanmar rebel group says hands over 760 scam suspects to ChinaYangon (AFP) Nov 20, 2024 A Myanmar ethnic armed group has arrested more than 760 Chinese citizens suspected of being involved in online scams and handed them over to China, its spokesperson said on Wednesday. ... more |
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Mayo Clinic performs successful face transplantRochester MN (SPX) Nov 20, 2024 A Michigan man can blink, swallow, smile and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed at Mayo Clinic. This transformative and complex procedure u ... more
Novo Nordisk's obesity drug Wegovy goes on sale in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Nov 19, 2024 Novo Nordisk's blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy is now available for use in China, the company confirmed to AFP on Tuesday, as the Asian nation battles high rates of obesity. ... more 
Fifth of dengue cases due to climate change: researchersParis (AFP) Nov 16, 2024 Climate change is responsible for nearly a fifth of the record number of dengue cases worldwide this year, US researchers said on Saturday, seeking to shine a light on how rising temperatures help spread disease. ... more 
Robot learns surgery skills by watching videos, matches human precisionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2024 A surgical robot trained by observing videos of experienced surgeons has successfully executed surgical tasks with a level of skill matching human doctors. This breakthrough in robotic trainin ... more |
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Aging and frailty biomarkers impacted by space travelLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 Spaceflight has been found to accelerate aging symptoms in astronauts, manifesting through genomic instability, mitochondrial disruptions, and heightened inflammation. This research marks the first ... more |
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CUriosity: Can humans handle the stress of traveling to MarsBoulder CO (SPX) Nov 15, 2024 In June, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams boarded the International Space Station (ISS), expecting a week-long stay in orbit. Now, they won't return to Earth until February after a se ... more
Pharma giant AstraZeneca takes China probes 'very seriously'London (AFP) Nov 12, 2024 British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca on Tuesday said it takes "very seriously" China's investigations into potential illegal data collection and drug imports by the group that led to the detention of its China boss. ... more 
Health research on the ISS aims to uncover impacts of spaceflight on bloodLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 The International Space Station (ISS) showcases remarkable engineering that sustains human life in the extreme environment of space. However, it cannot fully counter the health risks posed by zero g ... more
Spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh worries medicsDhaka (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Bangladesh is struggling to tamp down a surge in dengue cases as climate change turns the disease into a year-round crisis, leaving some paediatric wards packed with children squeezed two to a bed. ... more |
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