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The parasite that turns off your body’s pain alarm and sneaks in

Scientists have discovered a parasite that can sneak into your skin without you feeling a thing. The worm, Schistosoma mansoni, has evolved a way to switch off the body’s pain and itch signals, letting it invade undetected. By blocking certain nerve pathways, it avoids triggering the immune system’s alarms. This stealth tactic not only helps the worm survive, but
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Scientists reversed memory loss by powering the brain’s tiny engines

Scientists have discovered a direct cause-and-effect link between faulty mitochondria and the memory loss seen in neurodegenerative diseases. By creating a novel tool to boost mitochondrial activity in mouse models, researchers restored memory performance, suggesting mitochondria could be a powerful new target for treatments. The findings not only shed light on
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Scientists May Have Identified a Natural Alternative to Ozempic https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-identified-a-natural-alternative-to-ozempic #science

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Central American Beaches Are Being Overrun With Local and Foreign Plastic https://www.wired.com/story/the-plastic-bottles-we-throw-into-the-pacific-are-infesting-the-beaches-of-central-america/ #science

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Scientists Discover Shortcut to Weight Loss Without Nausea https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-shortcut-to-weight-loss-without-nausea/ #science

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Study on Mice Suggests Nose-Picking Has a Surprising Link With Alzheimer's https://www.sciencealert.com/study-on-mice-suggests-nose-picking-has-a-surprising-link-with-alzheimers #science

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Giant Einstein ring reveals one of the Universe’s biggest black holes

Astronomers have uncovered what may be the most massive black hole ever found, 36 billion times the mass of our Sun, hidden at the heart of the Cosmic Horseshoe galaxy. Located 5 billion light-years away, this ultramassive giant bends light into a perfect Einstein ring and whips nearby stars at incredible speeds.

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2.5 Million Lives Saved: The Untold Story of COVID Vaccines’ Global Impact https://scitechdaily.com/2-5-million-lives-saved-the-untold-story-of-covid-vaccines-global-impact/ #science

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What Happens When Matter Refuses to Follow the Rules? Quasicrystals. https://scitechdaily.com/what-happens-when-matter-refuses-to-follow-the-rules-quasicrystals/ #science

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Astronomers have discovered compelling evidence of a Jupiter-sized, gas-rich planet orbiting a star in the closest stellar system to Earth. This finding expands our understanding of planetary systems and the potential for diverse environments in our galaxy.

The discovery highlights the ongoing search for exoplanets and their characteristics, contributing valuable insights into the formation and

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