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Sep 2026
Study links heritability and polygenicity across complex human traits
Researchers at the University of Oslo have mapped which parts of our DNA carry the inherited differences behind complex traits and disorders.
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Sep 2026
Scientists discover tiny protein region that shapes tooth enamel
Tooth enamel looks simple from the outside and consists of a hard, smooth surface built to withstand years of wear.
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Sep 2026
Nanoparticle platform reliably detects true cases of antibiotic allergy
A multidisciplinary scientific team at the University of Malaga has developed a new technology based on magnetic nanoparticles that enables precise, rapid and reliable diagnosis of allergy to beta-lactam antibiotics, including amoxicillin and other penicillins.
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Sep 2026
Study shows mRNA vaccines trigger more diverse flu antibody responses
Influenza remains a major global health challenge as continual antigenic drift can limit the breadth and durability of vaccine-induced antibody responses, requiring frequent vaccine updates.
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Sep 2026
Risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease can be identified in young children
Risk factors for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic disease, a health condition made up of heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and obesity, can be identified in children as young as 8, UTHealth Houston researchers discovered.
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Sep 2026
Giant-nucleus cells form the foundation of early-stage cancer
Iron is an essential micronutrient, but excess iron can damage cells and increase cancer risk. While many cells die from iron-induced oxidative stress, a subset survives and may become cancerous.
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Sep 2026
New AI model maps billions of years of protein evolution
An international team of researchers, including Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at the Institute of Science Tokyo, has developed a protein language model that brings together two fundamental sources of information about proteins: their amino acid sequences and their three-dimensional structures.
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Sep 2026
Finnish study finds working from home increases sedentary behavior
According to a Finnish study, people sleep slightly longer when they work from home. However, they also sit more and are less physically active than on days when they work in the office.
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Sep 2026
Early treatment significantly reduces joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis
Early and consistently managed treatment can have a decisive impact on the course of rheumatoid arthritis and prevent permanent joint damage.
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Sep 2026
Neighborhood environments impact long-term health of 9/11 responders
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have found that environmental conditions where World Trade Center responders live may influence their long-term physical and mental health.
