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Recent developments in cancer research highlight promising treatments for glioblastoma and prostate cancer. Vortioxetine shows effectiveness against glioblastomas, while a new screening trial for prostate cancer aims to improve early detection. These innovations could significantly enhance patient outcomes and survival rates.
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The FDA has approved Cobenfy, a novel antipsychotic drug from Bristol Myers Squibb, which targets the cholinergic neurotransmitter system. This approval marks a significant advancement in schizophrenia treatment, potentially improving patient quality of life while addressing limitations of existing medications. Concerns about long-term efficacy and side effects remain.
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Harvard University's endowment has reported lower 20-year annualized returns than several Ivy League rivals, including Yale and Princeton. Despite having the largest endowment in the U.S. at $50.7 billion, Harvard's performance has been hindered by management changes and investment missteps, raising concerns about its financial strategy.
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Recent footage from Animal Equality UK has raised serious questions about fish mortality rates at Scottish salmon farms. The Scottish Parliament's rural affairs committee is investigating these claims amid ongoing concerns about the industry's environmental impact and transparency. The inquiry follows a previous report highlighting high mortality rates in the sector.
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Recent studies reveal that ants have been farming fungi for 66 million years, thriving after the Cretaceous extinction. Additionally, sound exposure can significantly enhance fungal growth, suggesting new methods for forest health. These findings highlight the intricate relationships between species and their environments.
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Researchers at the University of Oxford are developing OvarianVax, a vaccine designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack early-stage ovarian cancer. Funded by Cancer Research UK, the vaccine could potentially be available on the NHS, aiming to eliminate the disease that claims around 4,100 lives annually in the UK.
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Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their foundational work in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Hinton, known as the 'godfather of AI,' has raised concerns about the existential risks posed by advanced AI technologies.
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Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield received the Nobel Prize in Physics for foundational work in AI, while Demis Hassabis and John Jumper from Google DeepMind won the Chemistry prize for breakthroughs in protein structure prediction. This recognition highlights AI's growing influence in science and raises ethical concerns about its commercialization.