Lit-up tumors give surgeons new precision in cancer surgery

Pediatric researchers have developed a technique that sees tumor-seeking probes attach to cancer cells and emit fluorescence under short-wave infrared light, opening the door for much better surgery and outcomes for kids with neuroblastoma

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Synthetic protein tweak could lead to universal cancer immunotherapy

Scientists have made a breakthrough towards an off-the-shelf treatment for immunotherapy against cancer. A synthetic protein tweak can allow immune cells from any donor to be given to any patient without the risk of a dangerous immune reaction.

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Rolls-Royce to build nuclear reactor for future Moon base by 2029

The UK Space Agency has awarded Rolls-Royce a £2.9-million (US$3.5-million) contract to develop a demonstrator modular nuclear reactor that could be installed on the Moon by 2029 to support permanent human outposts on the lunar surface.

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Clean-up protein may turn the tide on brain hemorrhage survival

Intracerebral hemorrhage is a devastating disease that becomes increasingly deadly for its survivors. Scientists now hope a novel discovery that helps rid the brain of toxic debris can lead to life-saving treatment for the condition that has no cure.

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Protein behind streamlined sperm opens door for male contraceptives

Swimmers who wore Speedo’s controversial LZR Racer suit at the 2008 Beijing Olympics broke 23 world records, proving that being more streamlined has advantages. A new study out of Japan has shown that the same theory applies to sperm.

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Drug that activates bitter taste receptors offers new treatment for asthma

Humans have bitter taste receptors not only in their mouths but in their lungs, too. Researchers have exploited these receptors’ innate ability to dilate the airways to create a potent new drug that may change how we treat diseases like asthma and COPD.

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“Terminator habitability” not in the realm of sci-fi, says research

Millions of planets have sides permanently bathed in the light of their star, and sides always cloaked in darkness. Between these two sides lies the "terminator zone," a logical place to search for extraterrestrial life, says a new study.

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Nickelback could have kickstarted life on Earth, says new study

One of the most profound mysteries facing science is how exactly life arose from non-living matter. Now, scientists have pinpointed a particular peptide that potentially kickstarted life – and it could all be nickelback’s fault.

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World’s largest ever endometriosis study uncovers genetic pain link

It affects one in nine women, but endometriosis somehow remains undiagnosed for years and hugely misunderstood. Now, scientists have identified 25 new key genetic links to its development and its connection to other chronic pain like migraine.

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