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MedicineFDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. (washingtonpost.com)
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NeuroscienceHeightened brain reactivity to parental criticism linked to diminished happiness during daily social situations: Study finds adolescents who demonstrate more neural reactivity to parental criticism are also likely to report less happiness in daily social settings. (psypost.org)
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AnthropologyResearchers are using portable X-ray fluorescence guns to study the paintings in ancient Egyptian tombs. They have found several instances of overpainting, which may indicate that these paintings were updated in later Egyptian dynasties. (technologynetworks.com)
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Social ScienceStudy examining welfare bans for anyone convicted of a drug-related felony finds that cash assistance bans have no impact on recidivism (relapse into crime), but food stamp bans increase recidivism risk, particularly in places with more inclusive welfare policies. Worse among Hispanic/Black men. (journals.uchicago.edu)
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AstronomyCoronal rain has been seen splashing on the sun (sciencenews.org)
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MedicineHow the immune system alters our behavior - mice sensitized to have allergic reactions to a protein tended to avoid water laced with it. However, when IgE antibodies, produced by the immune system, were blocked, the same mice no longer avoided the allergen. (nature.com)
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Neuroscience20-minute brisk walks can dramatically reduce depression risk, research finds. Findings remained consistent even after accounting for various factors such as sex, education, age, smoking and alcohol consumption, obesity, antidepressant use, and the presence of chronic illness. (jamanetwork.com)
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MedicineResults from a new Phase 2 clinical trial show that a combination of targeted drugs led to a median 91% shrinkage of papillary craniopharyngiomas – a rare type of brain tumor that occurs in just 0.5–2 people per million per year – in a small study of 16 participants. (technologynetworks.com)
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MedicinePlasmodium vivax is the second most common cause of malaria in humans and currently lacks an effective vaccine. A new vaccine elicited the highest antibody responses and reduced parasite multiplication after controlled human malaria infection by 51% compared with unvaccinated controls. (science.org)
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BiologySweet and sour synergy: exploring the antibacterial and antibiofilm activity of acetic acid and vinegar combined with medical-grade honeys (microbiologyresearch.org)
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BiologyNASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Preserved Organic Matter on Mars (nature.com)
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NeuroscienceNew research shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and the formation of amyloid plaque, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The study in mice provides insight into how oral bacteria can make its way to the brain, and the role of neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s disease. (jneuroinflammation.biomedcentral.com)
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EnvironmentNew analysis of satellite imagery taken of the world's oceans has revealed subtle changes in color that cannot be explained by normal ecological variation. The researchers believe that this color shift is likely a consequence of human-induced climate change. (technologynetworks.com)
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