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healthFruit Fly Study Reveals Clue to Brain Cancer's Mysterious Origins
A new study using fruit flies identifies a protein, Chinmo, that may explain why brain tumors form in specific regions, offering a potential new therapeutic target.
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worldNeanderthal Brains Were More Similar to Modern Humans Than Previously Believed
New research challenges long-held assumptions about Neanderthal intelligence, suggesting brain volume differences are comparable to variations within modern human populations.
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healthUS Life Expectancy Hits Turning Point for Gen X and Millennials
A new study reveals rising mortality rates among Americans born 1970-1985, driven by cancer, heart disease, and external causes like overdoses and suicide.
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healthHeatwave Impact: Study Links Rising Temperatures to Fewer Male Births
New research from Oxford University reveals extreme heat above 20°C is linked to a decrease in male births, impacting global gender balance and population dynamics.