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How random sounds played while sleeping impair memory formation

For several years now, sleep research has been focusing intensively on the question of whether targeted auditory stimulation during sleep can improve the consolidation of new memories. A research team in Freiburg led by the neuropsychologists Prof. Dr. Monika Schönauer and Dr. No

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Eco-friendly spiderweb-inspired pressure sensor for robotic hands may assist patients with

A high-performance biodegradable pressure sensor has been developed as a key technology for wearable AI health care robotics and user-friendly robotic systems.

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From mosquito flight range to impact of temperatures: Understanding dengue transmission in

Dengue is caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by mosquito bites. Traditionally endemic in tropical regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Southeast Asia, local transmission across several countries in mainland Europe has been documented since 2010. In

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Weight‑loss jabs may create a new kind of yo‑yo dieting

For many people living with obesity, newer weight-loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been transformative. These drugs are often grouped under the label GLP-1 medicines because they mimic hormones released after eating, helping people feel fuller and less hungry. Moun

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Oxalate buildup triggers systemic inflammation and cardiac damage, study shows

People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have a significantly increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. They also suffer from chronic inflammation, the causes of which are still only partly understood. Oxalic acid (oxalate) has so far been known primarily for its role

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Bacterial responses to plasma may forecast mild vs severe COVID-19

Information processing using living organisms is an important area of biotechnology that has already been explored in previous studies.

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Online therapy lowers depression and anxiety for dementia caregivers after six months

A University of East Anglia project to help caregivers looking after people with dementia has been hailed a success. Researchers created a digital therapy platform for use on mobile devices or computers and tested it with almost 500 volunteers.

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Keeping moms in the game: FIFA launches guide for pregnant and post-partum players

Soccer players who are pregnant or have recently given birth can kick off the season with more confidence, using a new FIFA tool developed in collaboration with a University of Alberta researcher. Two decision aids, one for playing during pregnancy and one for returning to the ga

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Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here's what the latest study shows

Evidence that beetroot juice can improve athletic performance has long been inconsistent. While some studies reported benefits, others found little or no effect. Now, a new study combining results from 33 studies provides the clearest evidence yet that it can enhance exercise per

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How an adolescent's brain reacts to faces may predict their social future

It's been said that eyes are a window to the soul, but new research has found that an adolescent's brain response to a face might open a window to their social future. A new study at the University of California, Davis Center for Mind and Brain found that high activity in the amy

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How much microplastic are we actually breathing in? Here's what we do and still don't know

You've already inhaled thousands of microscopic particles today. Some will be dust, pollen or soot, and some will be plastic. Microplastics—tiny fragments shed from clothes, tires or packaging—have been found pretty much everywhere. They're in oceans, soils, wildlife, remote moun

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Europe is spending billions to rearm, so why the delays?

European countries have been trying to scale up their military capabilities, but their current defense production and procurement model is not fit for purpose, say experts.

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