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Anatomically accurate digital twin of 2-year-old's brain uncovers neural signatures linked

For decades, researchers have been trying to understand the biological roots of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a common neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how people communicate, learn and interact with the world. One of the major hurdles is that the brain's neural network

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California faces highest shark numbers in years as great whites head north

El Niño climate phenomenon heating waters off Mexico but incidents with humans remain a rarityCalifornia is set to see one of its sharkiest summers in a decade, with large numbers of juvenile great whites already on a reverse vacation from the warm waters of Mexico to cooler past

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Spontaneous and voluntary laughter come from two different brain regions, researchers reve

Laughter is a universal social signal that connects us with others, but the brain regions underlying laughter are not well understood, in part because it's hard to elicit genuine laughter in the lab.

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Ménière's disease may begin early in inner ear development

By analyzing genetic data from nearly 2 million people, researchers have unlocked a new scientific understanding of Ménière's disease, a chronic and often debilitating inner ear disorder. A team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found evidence

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Recovering from an injury can be all-consuming. Researchers are using VR to make injury re

When Maria Chiu began her Ph.D. at Northeastern University in 2023, she never expected to become her own research subject. She also didn't anticipate undergoing her fourth knee surgery.

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State laws vary widely on adolescent consent for sexual assault exams, study finds

In the hours following sexual assault, teens may face difficult decisions about seeking medical care and whether to undergo a forensic exam that could support a future investigation or prosecution. Understanding their ability to consent to these services can be complicated, as la

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Foundational research points to new therapeutic strategies for an emerging cancer drug

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers and the third-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. While scientists continue searching for new therapies, advances can also come from understanding how existing drugs work. By uncovering the underlying biolo

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New evidence of the transition from the last hunter-gatherers to early farming communities

Archaeological work conducted at the Coves del Fem (Ulldemolins, Priorat)—located within the Serra de Montsant Natural Park—between May 30 and June 28, 2026, has yielded important new evidence for understanding the prehistory of the northeastern Iberian Peninsula. The campaign wa

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A spine you can hold in your hands may help surgeons in the most challenging operations

According to a new study, 3D-printed spine models may support the work of spine surgeons, particularly in understanding highly complex cases and planning surgical procedures. The findings come from a study conducted at the Doctoral School of Semmelweis University and published in

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Seals filter sound through blood-filled tissue to hear underwater, study reveals

The secret of how seals can hear in air and water has been revealed, thanks to pioneering research led by Natural History Museum scientists.

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Fat tissue could explain triple negative breast cancer spread—and point to treatments

Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is aggressive and hard to treat. But the role of fat tissue in how the cancer spreads may help point toward new understanding and treatments, according to a new paper from scientists at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovati

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Most Americans unaware of link between alcohol and cancer— and aren't interested in spread

Fewer than half of Americans understand that booze is a cancer-causing substance along the lines of known carcinogens like tobacco, asbestos and formaldehyde, a new study says.

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