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Feb 2026
Tiny protein region unlocks secrets to healthy heartbeat
A tiny region in a little-known muscle protein may hold the key to a healthy, steady heartbeat, as well as possible clues to future treatment of devastating heart ailments.
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Feb 2026
Study reveals nature's profound impact on brain health and well-being
Spending time in nature, even briefly, triggers changes in the brain that calm stress, restore attention and quiet mental clutter, a new study has found.
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Feb 2026
Breakthrough laser technology enables deeper, more efficient bone surgery
Lasers cut precisely and without contact – ideal for surgery. The problem is that, in hard tissues such as bone, they are too slow and do not cut deep enough.
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Feb 2026
New mouse model uncovers achondroplasia's cellular growth plate dysregulation
Achondroplasia, also known as short-limb dwarfism, is associated with neurological symptoms and complications due to narrowing of the skeletal structures surrounding the spinal cord.
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Feb 2026
Exercise during chemotherapy boosts breast cancer patients' quality of life
For many women with breast cancer, the very treatment that saves their lives can also bring fatigue, loss of muscle mass, emotional strain and other daunting obstacles.
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Feb 2026
Financial toxicity in cancer care erodes hope and life satisfaction
Cancer treatment can take a profound financial toll, and new research shows the damage does not stop at the bank account.
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Feb 2026
Scientists uncover key protein essential for malaria parasite survival
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and have identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising new target for antimalaria drugs.
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Feb 2026
Microbial cities in space: Risks and opportunities for astronauts
A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system - biofilms - as a critical factor in the future of human space exploration.
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Feb 2026
Innovative laser procedure offers new hope for recurrent brain tumors
High-grade astrocytoma, which includes glioblastoma, is a fast-growing, aggressive brain cancer that often returns after the tumor is removed, making it difficult to treat. Patients
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Feb 2026
Heart attack deaths increase in young adults, especially women
A new study found that heart attack deaths were up among younger adults with women more likely than men to die after a first heart attack.
