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Birth of universe's earliest galaxies observed for first time

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Researchers have now seen the formation of three of the earliest galaxies in the universe, more than 13 billion years ago. The sensational discovery contributes important knowledge about the universe.

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Climate changes threatens well-being of American workforce, businesses

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Decreased production and higher health care costs for businesses are projected outcomes

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Scientists map networks regulating gene function in the human brain

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A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders. These maps detail the many regulatory elements that coordinate the brain's biological pathways and cellular functions. The research used postmortem brain tissue from over 2,500 donors to map gene regulation networks across different stages of brain development and multiple brain-related disorders.

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Building a Healthier, Fairer UK: FPH’s Vision for the Public’s Health

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As the United Kingdom approaches its next general election, the Faculty of Public Health (FPH) is proud to present our new manifesto for health: “ A Vision for the Public’s Health.” This vision, developed by the Faculty Board and representing the voices of our 5,000 members across the UK and beyond, sets out a practical roadmap for the government, both locally and nationally, to work with the public health workforce, our partners across the health and care system, and wider stakehold

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Mental disorders may spread in young people's social networks

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A recently completed study demonstrates that mental disorders may be transmitted between individuals within social networks. The finding was the most evident in the case of mood, anxiety and eating disorders.

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A promising approach to develop a birth control pill for men

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Researchers show in animal models that a novel, non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible human male contraception.

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Planet hunters unveil massive catalog of strange worlds

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While thousands of planets have been discovered around other stars, relatively little is known about them. A NASA catalog featuring 126 exotic, newly discovered worlds includes detailed measurements that allow for comparisons with our own solar system.

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Birdsong and human voice built from same genetic blueprint

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Humans have been long fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds -- from coos and honks to quacks and peeps. But little is known about how the unique vocal organ of birds -- the syrinx -- varies from species to species or its deeper evolutionary origins. A trio of recent studies is changing that. The studies include high-resolution anatomical scans of syrinxes from hummingbirds and ostriches -- the world's smallest and largest bird species -- and the discovery that the syrin

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Foraging ants navigate more efficiently when given energy-drink-like doses of caffeine

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Ants who receive a caffeine-laced sugary reward become more efficient at navigating back to the reward's location compared to ants that only receive sugar. Caffeinated ants move toward the reward via a more direct path but do not increase their speed, suggesting that caffeine improved their ability to learn. The study was conducted on Argentine ants (Linepithema humile), a globally invasive species, and the researchers say that incorporating caffeine into ant baits could aid efforts to control t

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The global clean water crisis looms large

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Water scarcity will intensify with climate and socioeconomic change, disproportionately impacting populations located in the Global South.

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Potentially habitable 'exo-Venus' with Earth-like temperature discovered

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Astronomers have made the rare and tantalizing discovery of an Earth-like exoplanet 40 light-years away that may be just a little warmer than our own world. The potentially-habitable planet, named Gliese 12 b, orbits its host star every 12.8 days, is comparable in size to Venus -- so slightly smaller than Earth -- and has an estimated surface temperature of 42 C (107 F), which is lower than most of the 5,000-odd exoplanets confirmed so far.

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Key role of plant-bacteria communication for the assembly of a healthy plant microbiome supporting sustainable plant nutrition

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In an interdisciplinary study, researchers discovered that symbiotic bacteria communicate with legume plants through specific molecules and that this communication influences which bacteria grow near the plant roots. The findings provide insights into how plants and soil bacteria form beneficial partnerships for nutrient uptake and resilience. These results are a step towards understanding how communication between plants and soil bacteria can lead to specific beneficial associations providing p

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Sexual parasitism helped anglerfish invade the deep sea during a time of global warming

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Members of the vertebrate group including anglerfishes are unique in possessing a characteristic known as sexual parasitism, in which males temporarily attach or permanently fuse with females to mate. Now, researchers show that sexual parasitism arose during a time of major global warming and rapid transition for anglerfishes from the ocean floor to the deep, open sea.

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Intriguing nearby world sized between Earth, Venus

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Astronomers have discovered a planet between the sizes of Earth and Venus only 40 light-years away.

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First pictures from Euclid satellite reveal billions of orphan stars

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The first scientific pictures from the Euclid satellite mission have revealed more than 1,500 billion orphan stars scattered throughout the Perseus cluster of galaxies.

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Predicting cancer risks on the basis of national health data

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Scientists are predicting individual risks for 20 different types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy. The prediction model could help to identify people with a high risk of cancer, for whom individualized early detection programs could be tested in studies.

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YouTubers cheer people up more than casual friends, study suggests

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One-sided relationships with YouTubers are more emotionally fulfilling than talking to casual friends, a new study suggests.

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Sequencing of the developing human brain uncovers hundreds of thousands of new gene transcripts

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Researchers uncovered 214,516 unique isoforms in the developing neocortex -- over 70% of which have not been previously studied.

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Researchers unveil shared and unique brain molecular dysregulations in PTSD and depression

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Researchers analyzed multi-omic data from 231 people with PTSD or depression to uncover distinct molecular differences that might affect systems such as the nervous and immune systems, to contribute to these mental health conditions.

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New approach to Epstein-Barr virus and resulting diseases

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The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers. Emerging data now show that inhibition of a specific metabolic pathway in infected cells can diminish latent infection and therefore the risk of downstream disease.

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