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Feb 2026
Myopia may be driven by prolonged close-up focus in low-light environments
For years, rising rates of myopia - or nearsightedness - have been widely attributed to increased screen time, especially among children and young adults.
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Feb 2026
Fred Hutch scientists reach crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus
Fred Hutch Cancer Center scientists reached a crucial milestone in blocking Epstein Barr virus (EBV), a pathogen estimated to infect 95% of the global population that is linked to multiple types of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and other chronic health conditions.
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Feb 2026
UK aid cuts accelerate dangerous retreat from global health in crisis-affected regions
UK aid cuts demand justice-led solutions such as debt restructuring to repair the harm, writes Katie Husselby, director of Action for Global Health.
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Feb 2026
Review: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management harlequin ichthyosis
Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare, severe genetic skin disorder caused by ABCA12 mutations, leading to defective lipid transport and loss of skin barrier function.
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Feb 2026
Study reveals how body image evolves for people learning to use robotic prosthetics
The way we understand the movement of our own bodies plays an important role when learning physical skills, from sports to dancing.
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Feb 2026
A yeast-derived genetic tool offers hope for mitochondrial disorders and cancer
Nucleotide synthesis-the production of the basic components of DNA and RNA-is essential for cell growth and division.
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Feb 2026
Redefining cardiovascular care for women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of death for women across the globe, yet significant progress has been made in prevention, diagnosis and management thanks to more sex-specific research, as noted in a special Go Red for Women issue of Circulation, the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed scientific journal, published today.
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Feb 2026
Canadian study reveals how COVID-19 lockdowns masked child maltreatment
Hospital admissions for maltreatment of children under the age of 2 years declined 31% during the 16-week lockdown at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to prepandemic levels after restrictions lifted, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
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Feb 2026
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce rhododendron-derived drugs
Bioengineered E. coli bacteria can now produce a group of compounds with anticancer, anti-HIV, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities.
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Feb 2026
From liquid handling to sample storage
PulpFixin®, a materials science company focused on replacing single-use plastics in life science laboratories, will debut a slate of new automation-ready, compostable lab products at the 2026 SLAS International Conference and Exhibition in Boston, expanding its footprint across liquid handling, sample identification and cold storage workflows.
