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Jul 2026
Breaking up long periods of sitting is linked to lower cancer risk
The study highlights that how sedentary time is accumulated affects cancer risk, with prolonged sitting linked to higher risk and activity offering protection.
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Jul 2026
Countable Labs and Promega announce co-marketing agreement to facilitate end-to end biological sample preparation and rare variant detection
Countable Labs, the developer of Countable PCR, a breakthrough single-molecule PCR technology redefining how science measures biology, announced a co-marketing agreement with Promega, a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry.
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Jul 2026
ADHD and autism traits share a common developmental spectrum
Research identifies a neurodevelopmental spectrum for ADHD and autism, emphasizing genetic links and their impact on cognitive and educational outcomes.
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Jul 2026
The biggest challenges of designing high-precision systems with natural refrigerants
Discover the key engineering challenges of using natural refrigerants like R-290 and CO₂ in high-precision temperature control systems.
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Jul 2026
Short sleep and poor sleep quality track with Parkinson’s risk
Using CHARLS data from 2011 to 2020, researchers found that sleep duration and self-reported sleep quality were associated with Parkinson’s disease risk in middle-aged and older Chinese adults. Short sleep was linked to higher PD risk, while age-specific patterns suggested a linear association in adults aged ≤60 years and a U-shaped relationship in those aged >60 years.
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Jul 2026
Trial supports glargine use in resource-limited Type 1 diabetes care
A trial led by University of Pittsburgh researchers and published today in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology adds nuance to the question of whether older human insulins are as effective as insulin analogues in low-resource settings.
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Jul 2026
Frozen embryo transfers dominate assisted reproduction across Europe
More than 1.15 million assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycles were reported across Europe in 2023, according to preliminary data presented by the European IVF Monitoring (EIM) Consortium at the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
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Jul 2026
Study links geography to significant differences in sperm quality
A new nationwide study has found substantial regional differences in sperm quality, with men in the highest-performing region recording almost double the total motile sperm count of those in the lowest-performing region.
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Jul 2026
Blood markers reveal metabolic impact of ultra-processed food consumption
Consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) results in a distinct metabolic 'signature' in the blood, associated with potentially adverse health conditions, a new study by an international team of researchers finds.
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Jul 2026
Blood hormone signature could transform endometriosis diagnosis
People with endometriosis have a distinct pattern of hormones which could be identified by a blood test, with the potential to revolutionise diagnosis of the condition, research suggests.
