Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster than Previously Thought
Researchers used advanced DNA sequencing to develop the most comprehensive atlas yet of genetic change through generations.
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Research Uncovers Hidden Spread of One of the Most Common Hospital-Associated Infections
C. difficile (C. diff) spreads through ICUs more than three times more than previously thought, remaining on surfaces for weeks.
Read MoreEarly-Life Gut Microbes May Protect Against Diabetes, Research in Mice Suggests
The results could eventually lead to microbe-based therapies to prevent and treat type 1 diabetes.
Read MoreHogle Zoo and U of U Health Team Up to Diagnose and Treat 650-Pound Sick Sea Lion
Ever wondered how to get a sea lion through a CT scanner?
Read MoreResearch in Fruit Flies Pinpoints Brain Pathways Involved in Alcohol-Induced Insomnia
This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments to help people recover from alcohol use disorder.
Read MoreAI-based Pregnancy Analysis Discovers Previously Unknown Warning Signs for Stillbirth and Newborn Complications
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There may be up to a tenfold difference in risk for infants who are currently treated identically under clinical guidelines.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Infection Associated With Nearly Eightfold Increase in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Rates of the understudied condition have increased dramatically since the pandemic began.
Read MoreHIV Drug Based in Research by Sundquist Lab is Science’s 2024 Breakthrough of the Year
Lenacapavir provides protection for half a year instead of one day and has performed extremely well in clinical trials.
Read More“Mirror life” is still a hypothetical. Here’s why it should probably stay that way.
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Mirror-reversed synthetic organisms could aid drug development–but could also interact with humans and the environment in unpredictable, potentially dangerous ways.
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