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The Science & Technology desk gathers a weekly digest of impactful and interesting research publications and developments at…
Psychedelic effects of ketamine do not predict sobriety
The psychedelic effects recreational users often seek from taking ketamine do not predict the therapeutic benefits for people…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
Specific neurobiological link identified between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Presbycusis is a prevalent form of age-related hearing loss that also hinders speech recognition. While scientists have linked…
Study reveals a new facet of how pancreatic cancer cells regulate autophagy
A feature of pancreatic cancer cells’ surroundings determines whether they grow fast or become resistant to chemotherapy, a…
Vegan biopolymer film protects hair from environmental damage
To find new ways to shield hair from heat, sunlight and air pollution, researchers in Brazil are turning…
Chronic inflammation shapes cancer progression and immunotherapy response
Chronic inflammation is both a driver and suppressor of cancer depending on context. Key players-NF-κB, IL-6, STAT3, TAMs,…
Senescent astrocytes identified as key drivers of Alzheimer’s progression
Researchers from the NeuroAD group (Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s Disease) within the Department of Cell Biology, Genetics and Physiology…
Global study reveals disparities in early-onset gastric cancer
Gastric cancer remains the fifth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Although its overall incidence has declined, early-onset…
New study uncovers the formative conditions that made Io dry and Europa watery
A moon can sit next door to another and still feel like a different world. Around Jupiter, that…
Business events deliver $925m boost to New Zealand economy in 2025
The spend per delegate was $999 for host region delegates, $2118 for domestic delegates and $3726 for international…
Higher red meat intake links to greater diabetes odds in large US study
Large-scale U.S. population data suggest that red meat consumption patterns may be associated with diabetes prevalence, whereas alternative…