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Mar 2026
Researchers identify CD99L2 gene as a cause of spastic ataxia
Despite modern high-throughput sequencing, the genetic cause of most rare movement disorders remains unclear.
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Mar 2026
Psychiatrists’ use of biomarkers could open a new window into mental health diagnoses
Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression.
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Mar 2026
Lost in transmission: Changes in organ donor status can fall through cracks in the system
When Raven Kinser walked into a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office two summers ago, she completed a driver's license application that included the option to register as an organ donor.
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Mar 2026
MGI Tech and Predica Diagnostics accelerate cervical cancer screening on DNBSEQ platforms
Achieving a major milestone, MGI and Predica Diagnostics enhance cervical cancer diagnostics with rapid, scalable HPV testing on advanced sequencing platforms.
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Mar 2026
Exercise cuts 'chemo brain' and fatigue in cancer patients
Implementing a simple exercise plan during chemotherapy may ease cognitive impairment and fatigue, promoting better health outcomes for cancer patients.
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Mar 2026
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
The study highlights that after stopping GLP-1 medications, many patients resume treatment or try alternatives, influencing weight management strategies.
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Mar 2026
Refeyn launches MyMass instrument to simplify sample quality assessment for structural biology
Refeyn, developer of pioneering mass photometry technology, announces the launch of MyMass™ mass photometer (MyMassMP), a compact instrument designed to answer a critical research question: Is the sample good enough for further analysis?
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Mar 2026
Biodegradable sanitary pads made from water hyacinth pass safety and absorbency tests in new study
Researchers developed a biodegradable sanitary pad using water hyacinth fibers and cotton, transforming an invasive aquatic weed into a sustainable absorbent material. Laboratory tests showed strong fluid absorption, safe pH levels, low microbial contamination, and rapid biodegradation.
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Mar 2026
Teen driving risks underestimated by parents despite safety concerns
Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, yet many families may underestimate the risks close to home, suggests a new national poll.
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Mar 2026
Study reveals limitations of large language models in medical diagnostics
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare. AI systems can now detect diabetic eye disease from retinal photos and analyze CT images for signs of early-stage lung cancers and stroke.
