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NASA Curiosity Finds Pure Elemental Sulfur on Mars

NASA's Curiosity rover has found pure elemental sulfur in a rock sample on Mars—a surprising discovery since sulfur is typically found in compound form on the Red Planet. The finding, made in the Gediz Vallis channel, could provide new clues about Mars' geological history and past environmental conditions.

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Gut Microbe May Help Keep You Strong as You Age

Researchers have identified a specific gut bacterium, Roseburia inulinivorans, that is associated with significantly greater muscle strength in both humans and mice, suggesting it could one day be developed as a probiotic to combat age-related muscle loss.

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Autism-Linked Genetic Disorder Far More Prevalent Than Previously Estimated, Study Finds

Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS), a rare genetic disorder frequently linked to autism spectrum disorder, may be significantly more common in the general population than previously recognized, according to a large-scale genetic analysis. The study estimates the condition affects roughly 1 in 7,300 individuals, translating to more than 45,000 people

CRISPR Gene Editing Shows Promise for Protecting Healthy Cells During Blood Cancer Treatment

Researchers are exploring how CRISPR gene editing might give doctors a more precise way to treat aggressive blood cancers while protecting the healthy cells patients need to survive after a transplant. The approach involves removing a protein called CD33 from donor stem cells using CRISPR technology. Normally, CD33 serves as

CERN Begins Major LHC Upgrade with Stronger Superconducting Magnets

Upgrading the World's Most Powerful Particle Collider CERN has begun a significant phase of its High-Luminosity upgrade for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), with technicians starting to disconnect and replace some of the accelerator's most critical magnets. What the Upgrade Involves The new superconducting magnets are

NASA Curiosity Finds Pure Elemental Sulfur on Mars

Gut Microbe May Help Keep You Strong as You Age

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