One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils in the brain. The …
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At MIT, a continued commitment to understanding intelligence | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe MIT Siegel Family Quest for Intelligence (SQI), a research unit in the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, brings together researchers from …
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Circulating metabolites, genetics and lifestyle factors in relation to future risk of type 2 diabetes
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStudy participants and ethics approval Our MWAS for incident T2D involves the use of data from ten prospective cohorts, including the Nurses’ …
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‘Bigorexia’ is a type of body dysmorphia afflicting boys and young men : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe gym is constantly on Dashiell Frederickson’s mind. The 16-year-old works out religiously every day, sometimes for up to three hours a …
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AIIB to Lend USD150 Million for Almaty Railway Bypass Project to Enhance Regional Connectivity in Kazakhstan
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will lend USD150 million to support the Almaty Railway Bypass Project, a landmark investment aimed at …
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Avian flu will likely be devastating this winter. We know how to help
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCheaper egg prices have muted public discussion on one of the most serious threats to American agriculture this century: bird flu. But …
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Record Year for Metso Stirred Mills as Mining Industry Opts for Energy-Efficient Comminution Technology : CEG
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMetso saw record sales of stirred mills in 2025 as mining customers opted for more energy-efficient grinding solutions. In minerals processing, there …
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A protein found in the GI tract can neutralize many bacteria | MIT News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe mucosal surfaces that line the body are embedded with defensive molecules that help keep microbes from causing inflammation and infections. Among …
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UK progress on environmental obligations ‘largely off track’, watchdog warns
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Government is falling behind on its ambitions to restore the UK’s natural environment and meet other environmental obligations, a new progress …
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Discovery and development of a new oxazolidinone with reduced toxicity for the treatment of tuberculosis
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOur research complies with all relevant ethical regulations and was approved by the Colorado State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee …
A new artificial intelligence system that examines the shape and structure of blood cells could significantly improve how diseases such as leukemia …
Upgrading your window coverings is one of the most effective ways to enhance the style, comfort, and practicality of your home. From …
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The cost of IVF: How far did you go to pay for your fertility treatment?
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIVF is super expensive and people who really want kids take extreme measures to pay for it. Some take up a 2nd …
Katie Palmer covers telehealth, clinical artificial intelligence, and the health data economy — with an emphasis on the impacts of digital health …
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As they brace for bigger challenges, hospitals at JPM say they’re going ‘back to the basics’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTara Bannow covers hospitals, providers, and insurers. You can reach Tara on Signal at tarabannow.70. SAN FRANCISCO — At this swanky investor …
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Metal compounds identified as potential new antibiotics, thanks to robots doing ‘click chemistry’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAn iridium metal complex has been identified as a promising, if unconventional, new antibiotic drug, a new study finds. The compound is …
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DNA from ancient viral infections helps embryos develop, mouse study reveals
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA stretch of DNA in the mouse genome left by ancient viral infections is crucial for early development in the womb, new …
Photo courtesy of KAST Construction Michael Neal has been selected as the region’s 2026 Legacy Award winner. ENR is pleased to announce …
Ethics declaration Human blood processed in-house for this project was preselected and included within other ongoing studies. All the studies included were …
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Investor Noubar Afeyan warns against a backlash to science in the U.S.
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSAN FRANCISCO — Noubar Afeyan, one of biotech’s top investors, warned in an annual letter to investors that a backlash against science …
When people in the United States start using appetite-suppressing medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, the effects go far beyond weight loss. …
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New Orleans is bringing house calls back to support new moms : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTo support new moms, the city of New Orleans is trying a medical practice from the past: the house call. SACHA PFEIFFER, …
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Alnylam charts five-year plan as sales of key drug miss expectations
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSAN FRANCISCO — On Sunday, Alnylam, the gene-silencing company that notched one gigantic accomplishment after another over the past five years, set out …
The UK Government has delayed a decision on two 1.5GW Dogger Bank South windfarms just days before the deadline for a decision …
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BCMA-directed mRNA CAR T cell therapy for myasthenia gravis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOversight The MG-001 part 3 trial was performed in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Council …
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Stevie Wonder’s Rule for AI at CES 2026—‘Make Life Better for the Living’
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJanuary 9, 2026 4 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Stevie Wonder’s Rule for AI at CES: ‘Make Life Better for …
This year’s flu season has been especially harsh, driven in part by the rapid spread of a new variant known as subclade …
We are National Institutes of Health scientists and administrators with more than 50 years of collective civil service. Or, more accurately, we …
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Construction’s December Job Declines of 11K Workers Portend Slow Start to 2026
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogConstruction employment declined by an estimated 11,000 workers in December, resulting in an annual gain of just 15,000 workers for 2025, according …
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Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCongratulations, you’ve reached the final day of the Brain Health Challenge! Today, we’re asking you to do a few things that might …
