Prenatal surgery for spina bifida may get a boost from stem cells

A clinical trial for spina bifida treatment suggests that a surgical approach relying on stem cells is safe for patients. Its efficacy is still being evaluated.A clinical trial for spina bifida treatment suggests that a surgical approach relying on stem cells is safe for patients. Its efficacy is still being evaluated.  

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This dangerous pregnancy complication is common. A new treatment might help

Preeclampsia complicates 3 to 8 percent of pregnancies. In a recent trial, a blood filter lowered blood pressure and helped prolong some pregnancies.Preeclampsia complicates 3 to 8 percent of pregnancies. In a recent trial, a blood filter lowered blood pressure and helped prolong some pregnancies.  

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Preeclampsia complicates 3 to 8 percent of pregnancies. In a recent trial, a blood filter lowered blood pressure and helped prolong some pregnancies.

Ancient DNA tests the notion that allergies are due to our dirtier past

An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.  

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An analysis of ancient DNA and modern disease risk suggests some immune genes may reduce allergy risk rather than increase it.

Can ‘extinct’ volcanoes still erupt? A Greek peak holds surprising clues

Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.  

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Tiny crystals suggest extinct volcanoes could still grow underground, a finding that could reshape how scientists assess eruption risk.

Increasing heat can boost malnutrition among children

In a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups.In a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups.  

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In a study of 6.5 million children in Brazil, higher temperatures were associated with worse nutrition outcomes, especially in vulnerable groups.

Giant, kraken-like octopuses may have ruled the Cretaceous deep

Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.  

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Some octopuses that lived over 72 million years ago were as long as whales. These huge predators may have been the largest invertebrates ever.

The earliest evidence of the first stars may lie in a distant gas clump

James Webb data reveal pristine gas irradiated by energetic light some 450 million years after the Big Bang — a sign it may house primordial stars.James Webb data reveal pristine gas irradiated by energetic light some 450 million years after the Big Bang — a sign it may house primordial stars.  

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James Webb data reveal pristine gas irradiated by energetic light some 450 million years after the Big Bang — a sign it may house primordial stars.

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