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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine or Physiology goes to three scientists for the development of optogenetics - a method that controls light-sensitive cells. www.labroots.com/trending/imm...
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
An ice core from Tibet's Guliya Ice Cap extends the region's continuous climate record past 100,000 years. buff.ly/NzjNzqP
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Ancient Tibetan ice core record extended past 100,000 years
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Researchers built a vehicle-mounted laser system that detects methane leaks in real time while driving at high speeds. www.labroots.com/trending/tec...
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Drive-by laser system detects methane leaks in real time
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Recent El Niño events are the most intense seen in 1,200 years due to climate-driven ocean warming. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Recent El Niño Events Most Intense in 1,000 Years
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Controlled crown-of-thorns starfish grazing boosts coral reef biodiversity by preventing dominant corals from overcrowding slower-growing species. buff.ly/faaQUJu
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Controlled Starfish Grazing Helps Coral Reefs Thrive
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A recent study reveals that the frequency of droughts in the Northeast has plummeted by 59% over the past century. buff.ly/wltQc6N
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Northeast Drought Frequency Plummets 59% Over a Century
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The study finds that expanding irrigation on cropland could substantially reduce agriculture’s global environmental footprint by increasing yields and reducing the amount of land needed to produce food. buff.ly/faKg8s2
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Irrigating US Crops Slashes Global Footprint
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A Paleolithic prenatal diet tailored to a specific region in Ecuador improved brain growth in babies and helped pregnant women to eat a more diverse, nutrient-dense diet throughout pregnancy. buff.ly/FiBdAMj
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Ancestral Prenatal Diet Improves Fetal Brain Development in Ecuador
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Rapid cooling creates thermal shock and microcracks that significantly weaken the bond between ice and metal surfaces, making de-icing much easier. buff.ly/RxPSDuf
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Cold Shock Weakens Ice Bond on Metal Surfaces in New Study
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Streamline bovine genotyping with Amp-Seq One. Learn how 44 farms used a single workflow to generate multiple cattle breeding insights while reducing complexity. Read the application note. #AnimalBreeding #Agrigenomics #NGS buff.ly/WzbbiWa
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Faster, simpler bovine genotyping with high-quality results from a single workflow
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Researchers develop an anti-venom that can neutralize toxin from a wide variety of cobra species. buff.ly/w4tw2Bj
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Engineered Antibodies Provide Protection Against Cobra Toxin
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Freshwater swimming may raise the risk of skin and gastrointestinal problems. buff.ly/6Jk506n
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
As climate change thaws the permafrost that structurally binds Arctic mountain slopes, it drastically amplifies the destructive power of earthquakes by priming the weakened rock for massive, cascading landslides. buff.ly/wyDOam8
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Thawing permafrost worsens earthquake hazards in High Arctic
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Researchers at the University of Waterloo increased redox flow battery performance by 52% by replacing traditional carbon felts with 3D-printed, diamond-structured carbon electrodes that optimize electrolyte flow and reduce internal resistance. www.labroots.com/trending/tec...
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3D-Printed Electrodes Boost Flow Battery Output by 52%
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Antarctic meltwater dilution ("freshening") causes rapid physiological stress and gill damage in shallow-water marine life. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Antarctic 'Freshening' Threatens Shallow Marine Life
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Recent El Niño events are the most intense seen in 1,200 years due to climate-driven ocean warming. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Recent El Niño Events Most Intense in 1,000 Years
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Researchers built a vehicle-mounted laser system that detects methane leaks in real time while driving at high speeds. www.labroots.com/trending/tec...
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Drive-by laser system detects methane leaks in real time
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Nature-based floating treatment wetlands planted on wastewater lagoons help reduce potent greenhouse gas emissions and nutrient pollution through specialized root-microbe interactions. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Nature-Based Floating Wetlands Cut Wastewater Emissions
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
A new study finds that newly fallowed farmland in California may be associated with increased Valley fever risk, suggesting that drought-driven agricultural land retirement could have unintended public-health consequences. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Fallowed Farms Linked to Valley Fever Spikes | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can land shifts in California influence valley fever? This is what a recent study published in Science Advances hopes to address as a team of scientist | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a produce-rich diet reduced symptoms of depression in adults with low fruit and vegetable intake. www.labroots.com/trending/neu...
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Daily Fruit Juice Reduces Symptoms of Depression | Neuroscience And Nervous System
Adding a daily glass of 100% fruit juice or a smoothie to a diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lower symptoms of depression. | Neuroscience And Nervous System
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A 21-year study reveals that climate warming is driving a shift toward heat-tolerant plant species across European mountain summits. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Climate Change Drives European Alpine Vegetation Shifts | Earth And Environmental Sciences
What influence does climate change have on European vegetation? This is what a recent study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
A UN report found that intense smoke from the July 2026 Canadian wildfires rapidly crossed into the United States, exposing over 100 million people to extreme smoke hazards driven by climate change. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Wildfire Smoke Spike Hit 106 Million Persons in 3 Days | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How did the July 2026 Canadian wildfires impact residents in Canada and the United States? This is what a recent report published by the United Nations Uni | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
An APA report warns that extreme heat impairs student cognition and wellbeing, urging schools to adopt proactive heat-mitigation strategies similar to snow day protocols. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Schools Must Treat Heat Waves Like a Snow Day for Cognition | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How will schools adapt to increasing heat waves? This is what a recent report published by the American Psychological Association (APA) hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
A Nature Sustainability study warns that marine heatwaves harm human health through extreme weather, toxic algae blooms, disrupted food supplies, and rising "eco-anxiety" in coastal communities. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Scientists Warn Marine Heatwaves Cause Mental, Body Harm | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can marine (ocean) heatwaves impact human health? This is what a recent study published in Nature Sustainability hopes to address as a team of scientis | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
A new predictive data model helps electric utilities prioritize line-hardening investments to protect power grids from extreme weather. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Data Model Helps Utilities Upgrade Grids for Storms | Earth And Environmental Sciences
What new methods can be developed for improved power grids in extreme weather conditions? This is what a recent study published in IET Generation Transmiss | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
High-Altitude Gene Mutation May Aid Nerve Damage Repair | Right now, most MS treatments are aimed at reducing immune activity, said Zhang, and ATDR could present another therapeutic option, said Dr Liang Zhang. #MS buff.ly/1GLTpTf
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High-Altitude Gene Mutation May Aid Nerve Damage Repair | Genetics
Scientists have identified a genetic mutation that helps protect the brain function of animals that live in high-altitude, low-oxygen environments... | Genetics
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new study reveals that a climate-induced weakening of the Atlantic current (AMOC) will increase the frequency and intensity of destructive atmospheric river storms in California. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Weakening Atlantic Current May Intensify California Storms | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can changes in the Atlantic Current influence storms in California? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new study shows that AI-driven variable-rate seeding successfully optimized planting density and lowered costs for corn, though modeling adaptive crops like soybeans remains a challenge. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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AI Tools Help Farmers Tailor Seeding for Better Yields | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can AI improve plant crop yields? This is what a recent study published in Agronomy Journal hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated how | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
A new study reveals that atmospheric rivers can trigger marine heatwaves, expanding their known climate impacts beyond land-based flooding. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Atmospheric Rivers Trigger Marine Heatwaves in Winter | Earth And Environmental Sciences
What impact can atmospheric rivers have on marine ecosystems? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as a team of | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Scientists found the gene that controls avocado flowering, allowing breeders to instantly identify a tree's pollination type without waiting years for it to grow. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Avocado Gene Discovery Speeds Up Tree Breeding | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can gene manipulation change how avocado plants grow? This is what a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences hope | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
A study found that whale sharks' natural swimming and diving behaviors remain unaffected by drones flown at various altitudes. buff.ly/MbMf9SZ
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Drones Do Not Disturb Whale Sharks | Technology And Engineering
Drones are frequently used to study sharks, but how does the former’s presence influence the latter’s behavior? This is what a recent study pub | Technology And Engineering
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
“Marine animals are already being tracked to understand their behavior in relation to environmental conditions, but this study reveals how these data can also be leveraged for forecasting and climate applications,” said Dr. Neil Hammerschlag. buff.ly/mnHz3zr
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Tagged Sharks Boost Ocean Climate Forecast Accuracy | Earth And Environmental Sciences
How can sharks be used to combat climate change? This is what a recent study published in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science hopes to address as a team of | Earth And Environmental Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A recent study shows that while tadpoles can adapt to rising temperatures by eating more plant material, this dietary strategy becomes increasingly ineffective as heat continues to increase. buff.ly/XDPxgHo
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Amphibians Switch Diet to Fight Heat, but Limits Exist | Earth And The Environment
How does climate change influence amphibian diets? This is what a recent study published in Nature hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated th | Earth And The Environment
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Researchers used CRISPR gene editing to turn red perilla green, successfully boosting its bioactive compounds for potential food and pharmaceutical uses. buff.ly/lQyREzZ
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CRISPR turns red perilla green and boosts its antioxidants | Plants And Animals
How can gene editing be used to improve plant health benefits? This is what a recent study published in Frontiers in Plant Science hopes to address as a te | Plants And Animals
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A new study finds that oral cannabis capsules containing CBD, CBDa, and THC significantly relieve chronic pain from arthritis and fibromyalgia without causing cognitive impairment. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
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Cannabis capsules ease severe chronic arthritis pain | Cannabis Sciences
How can cannabis be used to relieve joint pain? This is what a recent study published in Clinical Therapeutics hopes to address as a team of scientists inv | Cannabis Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Researchers developed tiny, tattoo-like leaf sensors that safely track crop temperature and humidity in real time, detecting early signs of environmental stress before damage occurs. labroots.com/trending/technology/30770/plant-wearables-track-crop-health-real-time-2
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New Plant "Wearables" Track Crop Health in Real-Time | Technology
What new methods can be used for plants to monitor their health? This is what a recent study published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces hopes to a | Technology
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A new study reveals that a climate-induced weakening of the Atlantic current (AMOC) will increase the frequency and intensity of destructive atmospheric river storms in California. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Weakening Atlantic Current May Intensify California Storms | Earth And The Environment
How can changes in the Atlantic Current influence storms in California? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as | Earth And The Environment
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A new study shows that AI-driven variable-rate seeding successfully optimized planting density and lowered costs for corn, though modeling adaptive crops like soybeans remains a challenge. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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AI Tools Help Farmers Tailor Seeding for Better Yields | Earth And The Environment
How can AI improve plant crop yields? This is what a recent study published in Agronomy Journal hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated how | Earth And The Environment
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
A systematic review in Molecules found that topical CBD reduces skin acne and inflammation by up to 40% over 12 weeks. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
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Topical CBD Calms Acne Redness | Cannabis Sciences
How can cannabis be used to fight acne and other skin inflammation? This is what a recent study published in the journal Molecules hopes to address as a te | Cannabis Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Thawing permafrost exposes rocks that naturally absorb carbon dioxide through mineral weathering, but the process is too slow to offset human emissions. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Thawing Permafrost Rocks May Help Absorb Carbon Dioxide | Earth And The Environment
How can thawing permafrost be used to reverse one of the primary drivers of climate change? This is what a recent study published in Nature hopes to addres | Earth And The Environment
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
“Our findings reveal that the chemistry of urban air is more complex than previously assumed,” said Dr. Avinash Kumar. www.labroots.com/trending/ear...
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Scientists Discover Missing Link in Urban Smog Production | Earth And The Environment
How do air pollution particles form? This is what a recent study published in Nature Communications hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated t | Earth And The Environment
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A long-term study indicates that medical cannabis significantly reduces chronic pain and opioid reliance for patients with hypermobility spectrum disorders. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
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Medical Cannabis May Offer A Safer and More Effective Treatment for Hypermobility Patients Than Opioids | Cannabis Sciences
A study published in the journal Clinical Rheumatology focused on patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD | Cannabis Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A large-scale study linked eight common emulsifiers and food additives to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. www.labroots.com/trending/car...
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Eight Common Food Additives Linked to Heart Disease | Cardiology
Several common preservatives may raise your risk of developing heart disease. | Cardiology
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
While past or occasional cannabis use does not accelerate cognitive decline, active or heavy use is linked to measurable deficits in memory and processing speed. www.labroots.com/trending/can...
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Study Compares Cognitive Test Performance of Cannabis Users and Non-Users | Cannabis Sciences
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Labroots Nature @nature-lr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A new study identifies wild raccoons as a major reservoir for the emerging pathogen Escherichia albertii, warning that its widespread presence in waterways poses a significant public health risk. www.labroots.com/trending/mic...
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Investigating Escherichia albertii - An Emerging Pathogen | Microbiology
Escherichia albertii is an emerging pathogen that has led to serious outbreaks of food poisoning, which have required hospitalizations. The bacterium ... | Microbiology
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