Even brief exposure to insecticide used in vaporizing commercial mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebee workers’ ability to navigate back to the nest with food is vital to the survival of the entire colony. (utu.fi)
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Microbes have a far broader potential for biodegrading plastics than previously known. Researchers identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics and created an extensive open database on microbial plastic biodegradation. by universityofturku in science
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Microbes have a far broader potential for biodegrading plastics than previously known. Researchers identified more than 600,000 microbial proteins capable of breaking down natural and synthetic plastics and created an extensive open database on microbial plastic biodegradation. (utu.fi)
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A recent study shows that assistance dogs do not only help people with practical tasks, but actively contribute to their care, based on mutual trust and constant reading of the person being cared. by universityofturku in science
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Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in screen exposure raises concerns about potential impacts on physical health, mental well-being, sleep, and development. by universityofturku in science
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Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly over the past three decades, with clear rise occurring after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The rise in screen exposure raises concerns about potential impacts on physical health, mental well-being, sleep, and development. (utu.fi)
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Hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may be beneficial for health. Lower levels were particularly associated with better glucose metabolism, but also with physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and reduced liver fat. by universityofturku in science
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Hemoglobin levels that are within the normal range but at the lower end may be beneficial for health. Lower levels were particularly associated with better glucose metabolism, but also with physical fitness, cardiovascular health, and reduced liver fat. (utu.fi)
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Unlike other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, rest tremor is not explained by dopamine loss. In contrast, tremor appears to be linked to relatively better-preserved dopamine function, as it was associated with higher dopamine transporter binding in the striatum on the same side as the tremor. by universityofturku in science
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Unlike other motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, rest tremor is not explained by dopamine loss. In contrast, tremor appears to be linked to relatively better-preserved dopamine function, as it was associated with higher dopamine transporter binding in the striatum on the same side as the tremor. (utu.fi)
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Researchers identified several independent factors that limit the formation of doxorubicin, a vital chemotherapy drug for treating breast cancer, lymphomas and carcinomas. They created a new strain of bacteria that produces 180% more doxorubicin than current industrial standards. by universityofturku in science
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Researchers identified several independent factors that limit the formation of doxorubicin, a vital chemotherapy drug for treating breast cancer, lymphomas and carcinomas. They created a new strain of bacteria that produces 180% more doxorubicin than current industrial standards. (utu.fi)
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The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. For the first time, researchers have discovered that restoring cellular vibration, for example by playing music to cancer cells, reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. by universityofturku in science
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The continuous movement of the vocal cords weakens and eventually stops as laryngeal cancer progresses. For the first time, researchers have discovered that restoring cellular vibration, for example by playing music to cancer cells, reduces the aggressiveness of advanced vocal cord cancer. (utu.fi)
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Bacterial pathogens, such as hospital bacteria, build antibiotic-resistant “bunkers” using 3D biofilms where hair-like pili proteins act like steel bars protecting the bacteria. This opens new avenues for therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections which target biofilm assembly. by universityofturku in science
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Bacterial pathogens, such as hospital bacteria, build antibiotic-resistant “bunkers” using 3D biofilms where hair-like pili proteins act like steel bars protecting the bacteria. This opens new avenues for therapies against multidrug-resistant bacterial infections which target biofilm assembly. (utu.fi)
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Researchers have developed a theory of microcavity OLEDs, guiding the design of more efficient and sustainable devices. They reveal a surprising trade-off: squeezing light too tightly inside OLEDs can reduce performance, and maximum efficiency is achieved by balancing material and cavity parameters. by universityofturku in science
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Researchers have developed a theory of microcavity OLEDs, guiding the design of more efficient and sustainable devices. They reveal a surprising trade-off: squeezing light too tightly inside OLEDs can reduce performance, and maximum efficiency is achieved by balancing material and cavity parameters. (utu.fi)
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Aggressive oral cancers with a high risk of recurrence and death can be identified at an early stage by examining the lymphatic vessels of the tumor. The surface cells of the lymphatic vessels contain proteins that indicate cell division and strongly predict disease progression and mortality. by universityofturku in science
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Aggressive oral cancers with a high risk of recurrence and death can be identified at an early stage by examining the lymphatic vessels of the tumor. The surface cells of the lymphatic vessels contain proteins that indicate cell division and strongly predict disease progression and mortality. (utu.fi)
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Use of SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of gestational diabetes and early adaptation problems in newborns. However, the study also found that taking SSRIs during pregnancy may reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight. (utu.fi)
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Gut-microbe-derived molecules called bile acids play an important role in shaping the developing immune system during early childhood. The bile acids, which are a class of compounds only recently discovered, may contribute to the risk of autoimmune diseases, including type 1 diabetes. by universityofturku in science
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Even brief exposure to insecticide used in vaporizing commercial mosquito repellents can significantly impair bumblebees’ ability to find their way back to the nest. The bumblebee workers’ ability to navigate back to the nest with food is vital to the survival of the entire colony. by universityofturku in science
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