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Urban Gardens Save Pollinators From Starvation When Farmland Nectar Is Scarce

Gardens offer a steady and reliable source of nectar all year round, helping to keep pollinators fed when farmland sources are limited, particularly in early spring and late summer.
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Invasive Catfish Are Now the Apex Predators in Pennsylvania Rivers

A study has revealed that invasive flathead catfish in the Susquehanna River are opportunistic feeders preying on various aquatic species. Their diet includes both recreationally and conservation-important species.
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Banning New Fast Food Outlets Appears To Reduce Childhood Obesity

Planning policies to restrict the number of new fast-food outlets leads to fewer overweight and obese children, a new study has found.
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Why Does PTSD Make Trauma Unforgettable but Hard To Recall?

A study identifies a time-dependent mechanism in the brain that influences how fear memories change. This understanding may help develop targeted interventions for PTSD, revealing differences in brain region communication.
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Innovative Method Extracts Lithium and Magnesium from Brines

Researchers have created a pioneering technology, EDTA-aided loose nanofiltration (EALNF), for extracting lithium and magnesium from challenging brine environments. This innovative method boasts 90% lithium recovery.
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CAR-T Cells Offer Remote Control for Cancer Therapy

Scientists have engineered CAR-T cells with on/off switches activated by existing drugs, enhancing safety in cancer therapy. This innovative approach allows for controlled responses to tumor antigens.
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AI-Powered Wearable Camera System Detects Medication Errors

Researchers have created the first wearable camera system that uses AI to detect medication delivery errors. Achieving 99.6% sensitivity and 98.8% specificity, this system could revolutionize safety in high-stress medical environments.
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Understanding the Motion of Genes

Researchers from NYU have discovered that gene activity significantly influences genome motions. By employing CRISPR and advanced microscopy, they found that active genes stir the genome's organization.
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Novel Enzyme Could Hold Therapeutic Potential for Autoimmune Diseases

Researchers have discovered a family of enzymes that work to reduce IgG-mediated pathologies in diseases like myasthenia gravis. Findings show a specific enzyme was particularly effective in treating those diseases caused by overactive antibodies.
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"Visual Clutter" Affects Brain Processing

A Yale study explores how visual clutter influences perception, showing that its location affects information efficiency in the brain. It impacts the efficiency of neural communication in the primary visual cortex.
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