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UMD geologists uncovered evidence of a section of seafloor that sank into the Earth's mantle when dinosaurs roamed the Earth; it's located off the west coast of South America in a zone known as the East Pacific Rise.
Novel research supported by NCI could lead to more specific predictive disease models
A new University of Kansas study reveals parents seeking health care information for their children trust AI more than health care professionals when the author is unknown, and parents rate AI generated text as credible, moral and trustworthy.
Hypertension and amyloid plaques can separately cause dementia. Having both increases a person’s odds of developing cognitive decline, a new study finds
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Biologists at Brown University found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.
University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered how certain cells can transform their function to help control blood pressure.
Researchers from the George Washington University and the Washington VA Medical Center have published a landmark case report that signifies a potential breakthrough in the treatment of an aggressive type of prostate cancer.
A University of Rochester researcher highlights both the potential and limitations of AI-generated deepfake videos, noting that while the technology is advancing, generating realistic video remains challenging due to the complexity of synchronizing visuals and audio.
Researchers at Stony Brook University's Renaissance School of Medicine used neuromelanin-sensitive MRI to study young adults, finding elevated neuromelanin levels in the midbrain of those with a history of substance use, with a notably stronger association in young women. This study highlights the potential of neuromelanin-sensitive MRI to reveal early changes in the dopamine system due to substance use, providing insights particularly valuable for younger populations.