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Nov 23 2025HEALTH

Speeding Up Care: How Quick DNA Tests Could Save Tiny Lives

In the world of medicine, time is often of the essence, especially when it comes to the tiniest patients. Newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) often need swift and accurate diagnoses to guide their treatment. Traditionally, DNA testing has been a slow process, taking days to complete

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Oct 08 2025HEALTH

Understanding Growth Patterns in Babies With Birth Defects

Babies born with physical birth defects face unique challenges. Their growth and body development are often different from other babies. This is especially true for those born at full term. A recent study looked at how these babies grow while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). It also tried

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Sep 05 2025CRIME

Lisbon's Funicular Tragedy: A Wake-Up Call for Safety

Lisbon's historic charm has long been a magnet for tourists, but a recent tragedy has cast a spotlight on the city's aging infrastructure. A funicular crash on a steep slope resulted in at least 16 fatalities, raising serious questions about the safety of these vintage transport systems. The accide

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Jun 19 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Tiny Triumphs: How Weekly Wins Brighten NICU Stays

The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a place where tiny babies fight big battles. It is a place where parents often feel helpless. Parents of babies in the NICU often feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster. It is hard to see their little ones hooked up to machines and tubes. It is

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May 09 2025SCIENCE

Leonurus japonicus: The Drought Fighter

Leonurus japonicus, a common flowering plant in Asia, faces a big challenge: drought. Drought is a major stress factor for this plant, affecting its growth and survival. WRKY genes are known to help plants cope with drought. These genes produce proteins that act like managers, turning other genes on

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Mar 18 2025SCIENCE

Mice Eyes: The Unseen Pathways

In the world of albino and EphB1 knockout mice, things get a bit mixed up. The eyes of these mice send signals along the wrong paths. This creates dense clusters of nerve endings in a part of the brain called the dorsal lateral geniculate nuclei or dLGN. These clusters are like little islands in

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Dec 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Carrie Underwood's Festive Fingertips: A Holiday Manicure Extravaganza

Country music sensation Carrie Underwood has done it again, this time with a festive touch. She's wowed her fans with a jaw-dropping Christmas manicure that's as impressive as her hit songs. Let's take a closer look at each nail, starting with her thumb. It's like a tiny gift, wrapped in a pink base

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

Transform Your Nail Game: A Budget-Friendly, Salon-Quality Manicure Kit!

Say goodbye to costly salon appointments and hello to professional-grade manicures in the comfort of your own home! This revolutionary nail kit is a must-have, providing high-quality manicures at a mere fraction of the typical price. For the unbeatable cost of $22.99, this all-in-one package inclu

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