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Candida auris copies its entire genome to survive antifungal treatment, research reveals
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Candida auris copies its entire genome to survive antifungal treatment, research reveals

New research has revealed an unexpected new mechanism through which the killer fungus Candida auris is resisting antifungal drug treatment. A team led by the University of Exeter and City St George's, University of London, discovered that the fungus creates multiple versions of its entire genome, including mutating a gene that plays a role in cell wall integrity, called "Crazy-one" (CRZ1).

📅 2026-10-15 09:00:08    •    Phys.org
Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work?
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Testosterone for menopause: The treatment is rising in popularity, but does it work?

If you're approaching menopause, you are likely being bombarded by online ads for treatments promising relief for everything from hot flashes to brain fog. Some of these therapies have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and have strong evidence to support them — but one hormone-based treatment that's gaining in popularity has much less science to back its use for menopause.More doctors are writing their menopausal patients prescriptions for testosterone therapy. A 2026 study conducted in the U.S. recorded over 90,000 off-label prescriptions for testosterone to women in 2025, mainly among women ages 45 to 64 and those with diagnoses of menopause. This marked a 58.7% incre...

📅 2026-10-15 09:00:00    •    Live Science
Ascension Island: How a planting project created a lush cloud forest
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Ascension Island: How a planting project created a lush cloud forest

In the middle of nowhere, a small island emerges in the Atlantic Ocean. This unique territory completely changed in the 19th century thanks to the efforts of two British scientists: Charles Darwin and Joseph Dalton Hooker, researchers who stopped at the British naval base and documented the island during their expeditions.

📅 2026-10-15 06:45:51    •    Phys.org
Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why
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Strokes have nearly doubled among younger adults, and scientists aren't sure why

Strokes are becoming alarmingly common among younger adults, with rates nearly doubling among people ages 20 to 54 over nearly three decades. Researchers found that blocked blood vessels in the brain accounted for much of the increase, while high blood pressure, diabetes, and substance use also became more common among younger stroke patients. Although survival rates have improved, more young adults may now face the lasting consequences of stroke.

📅 2026-10-15 05:28:14    •    ScienceDaily
Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss
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Ozempic and Wegovy linked to rare risk of sudden vision loss

Popular diabetes and weight loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been linked to a slightly increased risk of a rare condition that can cause sudden, potentially permanent vision loss. Although the risk remains very low, Rutgers researchers say the findings warrant attention as millions of people turn to GLP-1 medications.

📅 2026-10-15 04:14:55    •    ScienceDaily
Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report finds
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Consumers need clearer answers before they can trust precision fermentation, new report finds

Consumers may not fully understand precision fermentation yet, but many are curious enough to taste the results. New qualitative research from the EIT Food Consumer Observatory, published ahead of World Food Day on Oct. 16, suggests that this curiosity creates an important opportunity for food innovation, provided companies can answer consumers' questions clearly and deliver on the first bite.

📅 2026-10-15 03:40:01    •    Phys.org
Report identifies investment priorities for low-emissions agriculture
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Report identifies investment priorities for low-emissions agriculture

A new report by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has found a growing suite of promising options already available to reduce on-farm emissions, as well as further opportunities for practical solutions for Australian producers.

📅 2026-10-15 03:00:01    •    Phys.org
Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into action
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Climate adaptation's delivery gap: Turning national plans into action

By 2025, 143 of 154 developing countries had a National Adaptation Plan process in place, yet implementation has not kept pace. Many countries still lack the institutional capacity, project preparation and finance needed to turn their priorities into strategies, bankable projects and results on the ground.

📅 2026-10-15 02:00:11    •    Phys.org
Social service agencies need safeguards when using AI
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Social service agencies need safeguards when using AI

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by social service agencies to handle cases involving child abuse, intimate partner violence and elder abuse. But a University of Iowa researcher and former social worker says the agencies need to establish safeguards to ensure that AI technology does not lead to bias against vulnerable or disadvantaged populations.

📅 2026-10-15 01:40:01    •    Phys.org