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Keeping A Better AI On Prostate Cancer
To lessen invasive diagnostic tests, researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based method to accurately diagnose prostate cancer with only a urine sample.
Philippines’ Indigenous Ayta Carry Most Denisovan Ancestry
The Ayta Magbukon people have the highest levels of DNA from Denisovans globally, revealed genetic evidence from 118 Philippine ethnic groups.
Special Delivery: A New Way To Transport Sperm
In a seminal development, researchers from Japan have successfully mailed freeze-dried mouse sperm via a postcard.
Revolutionizing Immunology With ImmunoScape’s Deep Immunomics Platform
From cancer to COVID-19, ImmunoScape’s Deep Immunomics platform sheds new light on individual responses to treatments and vaccines, creating breakthroughs in the fight against disease.
Color-changing Robot Hides In Plain Sight
From detecting surrounding colors to changing patterns on display, a robot can now mimic chameleons’ uncanny ability of blending in with the surroundings.
In COVID-19 Testing, Speed Trumps Sensitivity
With high enough numbers of tested individuals, the exclusive use of rapid antigen tests could achieve similar epidemiological outcomes as using only RT-PCR tests.
Finding The Fountain Of Youth In The Gut
The Japanese secret to a long and healthy life isn't just ikigai. In centenarians, gut microbiomes may help block harmful bacteria and promote longevity.
Decluttering The Brain By Eating Connections
Meet the stars of the brain's clean-up efforts: astrocytes that remove excessive connections which could impede learning and memory.
How Cone Snails Use Sex Pheromones To Lure Prey
By releasing molecules mimicking the pheromones of fire worms, cone snails have found a way to turn their prey's natural sex drive into a lethal weapon.