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First Binary Star Found Near Sagittarius A*

Breakthrough Discovery: First Binary Star Detected Near Sagittarius A*

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Population model reveals human dispersal stages in Europe

Aurignacian period (43,000–32,000 years ago) and shows four phases: slow spread, rapid expansion, population decline, and renewed growth.

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How do aging clocks tick?

Scientists have now discovered that aging clocks actually measure the increase in stochastic changes in cells.

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Study revealed a mechanism that protects tissue after faulty gene expression

Scientists identified a protein complex that is activated by defects in the spliceosome.

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Mitochondria’s role in processing dietary fat revealed in study

Mitochondrial dysfunction halts dietary lipid processing in enterocytes.

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Newly discovered antibodies neutralize drug-resistant pathogens

Potent antibodies found against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

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Dopamine’s impact on decision speed and precision

Dopamine and decision thresholds in male human reinforcement learning.

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Cold is beneficial for healthy aging

A lower body temperature is one of the most effective mechanisms to prolong the lifespan of animals.

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Foods with a high fat and sugar content change our brain

Chocolate bars, crisps and fries - why can't we just ignore them in the supermarket?

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Boosting the color brilliance of OLEDs through a fundamental physical concept

New research has shown that a strong coupling of light and material increases the color brilliance of OLED displays.

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