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New strategy to reduce tissue damage from flesh-eating bacteria

A new study published in Nature Communications reveals a novel approach to mitigating tissue damage caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, the…

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Cellular circuit controls how DNA damage is repaired, affecting risk of disease as we age

In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the…

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Environment

Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows | Plastics

Ingesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study – adding…

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Environment

Cyclone Alfred live updates: PM says supermarkets and more schools to close, warns storm delay may mean worse damage | Tropical Cyclone Alfred

A lot of people are in harm’s way, Jim Chalmers says The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is speaking to ABC News…

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Money

I’m 69 and only have $121,000 in my 401(k). How can I repair the damage of the past?

I am 69 and have been working for the same company for 45 years. I have a pension of $250,000.…

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Health

Novel stem cell therapy repairs ‘irreversible’ corneal damage in clinical trial

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was…

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Health

Researchers identify molecular glues that protect insulin-producing cells from damage related to diabetes

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York have discovered a novel approach to protecting…

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Health

Chronic diseases misdiagnosed as psychosomatic can lead to long term damage to physical and mental wellbeing, study finds

A ‘chasm of misunderstanding and miscommunication’ is often experienced between clinicians and patients, leading to autoimmune diseases such as lupus…

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Environment

Surge in marine heatwaves costs lives and billions in storm damage – study | Climate crisis

The world’s oceans experienced three-and-a-half times as many marine heatwave days last year and in 2023 compared with any other…

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Tech

In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damage

In the 1990s, Lane, as NSF director, ushered in the requirement that, in addition to intellectual merit, reviewers should consider…

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