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New cause of inherited heart condition discovered
The discovery provides a new causal explanation for 1-2% of adults with the condition.
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Tiny lasers acting together as one: Topological vertical cavity laser arrays
An international research team uses topological platform to demonstrate coherent array of vertical lasers.
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Observations confirm that aerosols formed from plant emitted compounds can make clouds brighter
An observational study confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.
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Radiation therapy reprograms heart muscle cells to younger state
New research suggests that radiation therapy can reprogram heart muscle cells to what appears to be a younger state, fixing electrical problems that cause a life-threatening arrhythmia without the need for a long-used, invasive procedure.
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Lab grown tumor models could improve treatment for pancreatic cancer
An international team of scientists have created a three-dimensional (3D) pancreatic cancer tumour model in the laboratory, combining a bioengineered matrix and patient-derived cells that could be used to develop and test targeted treatments.