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Pancreatic cancer cells are remarkably good at growing, but new research suggests that two tiny molecules already present in the body may help slow them down.

Researchers at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the College of Education and Human Development found that increasing levels of two microRNAs, known as miR-15a an...


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A new study reveals how changes in the brain after injury can create conditions that support tumor growth.

After a stroke, the brain gets to work repairing damaged tissue. But the new research suggests some of the same biological processes that aid recovery may also help tumor cells grow and spread.

In a study published in


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New research could help make AI safer.

Artificial intelligence chatbots can give people a comfortable place to discuss personal thoughts and feelings. However, when a chatbot constantly agrees with a user, it can reinforce false beliefs and potentially cause harm.

New research from Georgia Tech suggests that a simple change to a chatbot’s instructions could redu...


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Locusts could someday help with search-and-rescue, detect chemical weapons, and map disaster zones.

Scientists have long explored the idea of using insects as our agents in the field in places where humans won’t fit or survive. Imagine a cockroach in an earthquake zone, able to skitter into the rubble to map out exactly where human chemical signatures can be found; or ...


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Gay or bisexual teens who have someone to turn to with a serious problem have significantly better mental health outcomes than those who don’t, according to a new study.

Among gay and lesbian teens, an estimated 61% of those without a trusted person had experienced depression in the past year, compared with 35% of those who had at least one person to turn to. The gap w...


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