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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

A New Chapter for 23andMe: What's Next for Your Genetic Data?

A big change is happening for 23andMe. A court just gave the green light for the company to be sold to a nonprofit group. This group is led by Anne Wojcicki, who used to be the CEO. The sale is worth $305 million. This is not the first time 23andMe has been up for sale. Earlier, there was a $256 mil

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Houston Rockets Make Big Moves in NBA Free Agency

The Houston Rockets have been busy this offseason. They started by trading for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star who will turn 37 in September. Durant had a solid season last year, averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Rockets also signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal an

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

COVID-19's Hidden Brain Impact: What's Happening Inside?

Long COVID-19 is more than just a physical struggle. It's also taking a toll on the brain. Many people are facing neuropsychiatric symptoms. These include things like memory problems, mood swings, and even neurodegenerative disorders. But what's causing these issues? Researchers are looking into th

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Maize Magic: How New Seed Lines Are Changing the Game in Dry Lands

Maize is a big deal. It's a staple food for many people around the world. But growing it in dry, arid places is tough. That's why scientists are always looking for new types of maize that can handle harsh conditions and still give good harvests. Recently, researchers in Egypt tested 14 new kinds of

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Lifting Weights and Hormones: A Look at Muscle and Nerve Changes

People often wonder how lifting weights and taking certain hormones affect muscles and nerves. A recent investigation dug into this by looking at how resistance training and a specific hormone, nandrolone decanoate, change the way muscles connect with nerves and how certain proteins are made. First

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Jul 01 2025HEALTH

Healing Tendons: A New Hope with Stem Cells and Special Scaffolds

Tendons can be tricky to heal. They often take a long time to recover, and sometimes they don't heal properly. But what if there's a better way to fix them? Researchers have been working on a new method using special materials and stem cells to help tendons heal faster and better. They used a speci

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Jul 01 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Plants, Big Science: How DNA is Helping Us Get to Know Mosses Better

Mosses are tiny but mighty. They are some of the oldest plants on land and play a big role in nature. They also have uses in gardening and medicine. But studying them is tough. There aren't many experts who can tell one type of moss from another. That's where DNA barcoding comes in. It's a tool tha

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Jul 01 2025SPORTS

Free Agency Frenzy: Warriors and Kuminga at a Standstill

The Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga are at a crossroads. Despite some talks, no real progress has been made. Kuminga, a restricted free agent, is likely to test the market when free agency kicks off. The Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are the top contenders to sign him. The Heat have more

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Jul 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

Meta's Big Brain Boost: Who's Joining the AI Squad?

Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently shared some big news with his team. He introduced a new group of smart folks joining Meta's AI team. These aren't just any folks; they're some of the brightest minds from other top AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. Over the last few months, Zucke

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Jun 30 2025SCIENCE

Building Humans: The Science and the Dilemma

Scientists are exploring a fascinating and controversial field: creating human DNA from scratch. This isn't about tweaking existing DNA; it's about constructing it entirely in labs. The aim is to understand DNA better and find innovative treatments for diseases like heart failure, aging, and infecti

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