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Medieval Ibiza DNA Reveals Trans-Saharan Mixing
Ancient DNA from 13 individuals in a 10th–12th century Islamic cemetery on Ibiza reveals a genetically diverse population linked to Europe, North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa, plus the first genetic
Purdue Finds New IDH‑Mutant Protein Modification
Purdue researchers led by W. Andy Tao have identified a new chiral-dependent protein modification caused by D2HG/L2HG in IDH1‑mutant cancers, a finding published in Nature Chemistry that could open fr
Epigenetic marks drive animal individuality, study says
A new study by Bielefeld University and University of Münster argues that epigenetic marks and animal behavior influence each other, reshaping how scientists view individuality, adaptation, and the ec
FDA Approves Denali’s Avlayah for Hunter Syndrome
The FDA approved Denali Therapeutics' new medicine Avlayah for Hunter syndrome on Wednesday, a rare‑disease drug triumph that comes as the agency tightens its standards and has recently rejected other
FDA Warns Soon-Shiong's ImmunityBio Over Anktiva Claims
The FDA issued a March 13 warning letter to Patrick Soon-Shiong and ImmunityBio, finding that television ads and a podcast for the bladder cancer therapy Anktiva made false and misleading claims — inc
AI doctor startup raises funds, meets FDA
A buzzy AI doctor startup has secured new funding and is preparing for a crucial meeting with the FDA, signaling a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into healthcare. This de
Alcohol-related liver disease may be underestimated
Today's Morning Rounds newsletter highlights a potential underestimation of alcohol-related liver disease, suggesting a more widespread public health issue than currently recognized. The newsletter al
CuIr2S4 spinel achieves record 18.2 K superconductivity
Researchers have found that the spinel CuIr2S4, normally an insulator below 230 K, becomes superconducting under extreme pressure, developing two distinct phases with a record 18.2 K transition temper
Penn aroLNPs Cut mRNA Liver Delivery 10-Fold
Penn bioengineers created "aroLNPs"—lipid nanoparticles modified with aromatic rings and bioreducible bonds—that cut mRNA delivery to the liver by 10-fold versus Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine formulation
Dartmouth turns quiz scores into detailed knowledge maps
Dartmouth researchers developed a mathematical framework that uses AI text-embedding models to convert short multiple-choice quiz results into detailed maps of individual students' conceptual knowledg
Mouse study finds human fitness loss <0.4% per generation
Scientists debate whether accumulating genetic mutations are eroding human fitness and IQ, but recent mouse studies and evolutionary analyses indicate the effect is tiny, and urgent issues like climat
CERN Test-Drives Antiprotons in Custom 1,000-Kg Trap
CERN scientists completed a first-ever test of transporting roughly 100 antiprotons by road in a custom-built 1,000-kilogram trap, a proof-of-concept aimed at eventually shipping the particles to a qu
Small daily habit shifts cut heart‑attack risk by ~10%
A new analysis of UK Biobank data shows that modest daily improvements in sleep, walking, and vegetable intake can lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by roughly one‑tenth.
Kumamoto University’s DNP peptide enables oral insulin
Researchers at Kumamoto University have created a cyclic DNP peptide that allows insulin to cross the intestinal wall, achieving oral delivery with 33‑41% bioavailability and effective glucose control
XJTLU nanoparticle platform unifies exosome production
Researchers at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University developed a nanoparticle-based platform that integrates every step of engineered exosome manufacturing into one process, potentially clearing a major
Study: Gained Free Time Feels Longer Than Expected
A Rutgers University study finds that unexpectedly freed-up time—what researchers call 'windfall time'—feels subjectively longer than time that was always free, and people tend to fill that expanded i
MHT + tirzepatide yields 35% more weight loss in women
A Mayo Clinic retrospective study found that postmenopausal women using menopausal hormone therapy alongside tirzepatide lost roughly 35% more weight than those using tirzepatide alone in a 12‑month p
New Tooth Powder Whitens Teeth, Repairs Enamel Safely
Researchers have created an experimental teeth-whitening powder activated by electric toothbrush vibrations that whitens stains, repairs enamel, and supports healthy oral bacteria — a safer alternativ
J. Michael Bishop Nobel Cancer Researcher Dies at 90
J. Michael Bishop, a Nobel laureate, has passed away at 90, leaving a dual legacy in both groundbreaking cancer research and significant academic leadership. He was instrumental in discovering cancer-
Tennessee Bill Could Force CVS to Close 130 Stores
A Tennessee bill would bar any company from owning both retail pharmacies and a pharmacy benefit manager, a move CVS Health says could force it to close more than 130 in-state stores and put 2,000 job
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