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Feb 2026
Early biomarkers predict infections after breast reconstruction surgery
In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies.
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Feb 2026
Computational method clarifies microbial signals in tumor sequencing
When scientists sequence tumor DNA, they typically find small amounts of genetic code from bacteria, viruses and fungi – microorganisms that, if actually present in tumor tissues, could influence how they grow, evade immunity or respond to treatment.
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Feb 2026
SynGenSys introduces Liver.SET synthetic promoter library for liver-specific gene expression for in vivo gene therapies
SynGenSys, a biotechnology company designing synthetic gene promoter systems to address critical bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing and enhance cell and gene therapy development, today announced the launch of its Liver.SET™ library of liver-specific synthetic promoters.
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Feb 2026
Artificial intelligence enables faster detection of substance use disorder
Diagnosing substance-use disorder can be difficult because of patient denial related to the stigma attached to addiction.
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Feb 2026
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2023, the nation recorded roughly 105,000 drug overdose deaths overall, with nearly 80,000 deaths involving opioids.
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Feb 2026
How personality and social media support together relate to anxiety levels
Emotional support perceived through social media was statistically associated with lower anxiety among U.S. young adults, particularly females, in a large cross-sectional survey study. Personality traits, including openness, extraversion, agreeableness, and lower conscientiousness, predicted greater perceived online emotional support, although causal direction remains unclear.
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Feb 2026
Dyslexia linked to broader brain network vulnerabilities
A University of Houston psychology professor is challenging the notion that dyslexia, or specific reading disorder, stems from a single faulty gene in the brain, suggesting instead that it is caused by an overall brain network vulnerability.
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Feb 2026
Large trials show statins rarely cause reported side effects
Cardiovascular disease results in around 20 million deaths worldwide and causes around a quarter of all deaths in the UK.
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Feb 2026
Maternal perinatal depression linked to autistic traits in toddlers
A research team from the Department of Psychiatry at Tohoku University, led by Dr. Zhiqian Yu and Professor Hiroaki Tomita, has uncovered compelling evidence that maternal perinatal depression - psychological distress occurring during pregnancy or postpartum - elevates the risk of autistic-related traits in toddlers, with a particularly strong impact on girls.
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Feb 2026
Paid sick leave emerges as key workplace support for frontline workers, new study shows
Access to paid sick leave among South Korean in-home service workers during COVID-19 was associated with lower perceived infection risk, reduced job stress, and higher job satisfaction. Workers without paid leave reported greater perceived risk and stress, with indirect negative effects on job satisfaction, highlighting paid leave as an important workplace resource.
