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Australia is bracing for “rain and lots of it” as several weather systems pass through the nation over the next seven days. A low pressure system and trough is currently being built in central Australia, which absorbs moisture. “Rain and lots of it” is expected to hit Australia for at least the next seven days. …

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Finding valuable therapeutic interventions for prostate cancer has long guided research in Dr. Feng Yang at Baylor College of Medicine. In a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Yang’s team took a closer look at what drives the growth of advanced tumors that have become resistant to standard castration therapy. …

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Bones that are separate in small gerbils are fully fused in large ones, but bony structures that are better at dissipating the stresses of jumping are only partially fused. A bipedal jerboa, one of the rodent species included in a study of unpredictability in animal movements. Image credit: Talia Moore and Kim Cooper Foot bones …

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In a recent study published in Thrombosis Research, researchers determined plasma signatures of platelet-related or derived proteins in isolated acute pulmonary embolism (iPE) and PE associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT-PE), in compared with isolated DVT (iDVT). Study: Subtype-specific plasma signatures of platelet-related proteins released in acute pulmonary embolism. Image credit: Victor Josan/Shutterstock background The …

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Current international roadmaps for human space exploration envision month-long stays on the Moon over the next few decades, with manned missions to Mars as a long-term goal. The psychological effects of human spaceflight, especially in the sense of isolation and confinement, should be explored before manned deep space missions. To enable astronauts to not only …

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In a recent clinical letter published by the Brazilian Society of Dermatology, researchers highlight the potential role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections in triggering the relapse of mycosis fungoides, a type of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Study: Recurrence of mycosis fungoides controlled after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Image credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock Targets The authors …

Could COVID-19 infections trigger relapse of mycosis fungoides or other cutaneous T-cell lymphomas? Read More »

In a recent study published in the British Journal of Social Psychology, researchers assessed alterations in compliance with behavioral measures overtime during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Study: How Compliance with Behavioral Measures During the Early Phase of a Pandemic Develops Over Time: A Longitudinal Study of COVID-19. Image credit: STEKLO/Shutterstock background Because vaccines …

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Former minister Linda Reynolds has denied trying to interfere in the criminal trial of a man accused of raping her former employee Brittany Higgins. Higgins alleges she was raped by former Liberal Party member Bruce Lehrmann in Reynolds’ ministerial office weeks before the 2019 federal election was called. Lehrmann has pleaded not guilty in the …

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Casino estrella: Record fine for Australian operator for BBC money laundering Sydney’s Star casino license will be suspended this week following a damning ABC News investigation Star Casino remains open after being fined $100 million Sky News Australia Revenue trumps pay: why Star Casino will weather the storm Sydney Morning Herald Star Casino will be …

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In a recent study published in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, researchers evaluated the effectiveness of vaccines against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Study: Immunogenicity and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Image credit: Corona Borealis Studio / Shutterstock …

COVID-19 vaccines show favorable immunogenicity and efficacy in people living with HIV Read More »