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Antibiotic resistance makes once-lifesaving drugs useless. Could we reverse it? Evolutionary biologist Tiffany Taylor explores the work being done to resensitize antibiotic-resistant bacteria to drugs as a strategy to defend ourselves against the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
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Why does heat cause headaches? The trigger behind summertime headaches may not be heat itself, but all of the things that come along with it, an expert said.
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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 running headphones review We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite.

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'Banana apocalypse' could be averted thanks to genetic breakthrough

By Patrick Pester published

Fusarium wilt is threatening the global supply of bananas, but researchers might have found a way to control the disease.

Food & Diet
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Human aging accelerates dramatically at age 44 and 60

By Kamal Nahas published

A small study suggests that people in their 40s and 60s undergo sizable physiological changes that may be connected to age-related illnesses.

Ageing
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Scientists make breasts in a dish to study lactation

By Gat Rauner published

Scientists are making mammary gland organoids with 3D milk ducts that could shed light on lactation and breast cancer development.

Health
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Oransi AirMend AMD-150H air purifier review

By Anna Gora published

Review Can this US-made air purifier perform well enough to compensate for its lack of smart features?

Review
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Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 running headphones review

By Harry Bullmore published

Review We’ve tried a lot of running headphones and the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 is our favorite.

Review
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Scientists finally explain MIS-C, the rare post-COVID sydrome seen in kids

By Michael Schubert published

MIS-C, a rare post-COVID inflammatory syndrome in children, may be triggered when the immune system mistakes its own proteins for those of the virus.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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Largest animal genome sequenced — and just 1 chromosome is the size of the entire human genome

By Tia Ghose published

Scientists sequenced the largest known animal genome in a species of lungfish — ancient fish that breathe air.

Genetics
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Suunto Race GPS sports watch review

By Tantse Walter published

Review Will Suunto's Race push your sporting performance and help you reach personal bests like they claim? We think so.

Review
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Sweden reports 1st case of deadlier mpox outside Africa

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Following the WHO's declaration that the mpox outbreak in Africa is a global health emergency, Sweden reported its first case of a deadlier clade of the virus.

Viruses, Infections & Disease
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CRISPR could be used to treat UTIs, early trial hints

By Nicoletta Lanese published

Scientists are testing a "genetically enhanced bacteriophage cocktail" as a treatment for urinary tract infections.

Medicine & Drugs
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