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27 Feb 2026

COVID-19 and Flu: Lasting Effects on Lungs and Brain

A mouse study found that even mild COVID-19 or influenza can cause lasting changes in lungs and brain after infection clears. COVID-19 produced unique, persistent brain inflammation and tiny bleeding not seen after influenza.

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27 Feb 2026

Scientists grow elastic ear cartilage in the lab

Researchers have produced elastic ear cartilage from human cells in the laboratory. The work, done by several institutes, showed stable shape and elasticity in animals and now needs clinical testing and approval.

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27 Feb 2026

More brain activity in OCD during a sequence task

A Brown University study found that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) show extra brain activity when doing a demanding sequence task in an MRI. The findings point to new brain targets that might improve transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment.

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27 Feb 2026

Cherry compounds may slow triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at Texas A&M report that anthocyanins from dark sweet cherries slowed tumour growth and reduced metastasis in mice, and that combining them with chemotherapy helped control tumours. Further research is needed on safety and absorption.

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27 Feb 2026

Big tech links make farming tools costly

A report by IPES-Food warns that ties between large agricultural firms and big technology companies make digital farming tools expensive and hard to access for smallholder farmers. Authors call for public funding and stronger data rules.

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25 Feb 2026

Sickle cell disease and costly new treatments

Many African countries have a high burden of sickle cell disease. Uganda now screens newborns for free, while new gene therapies are approved in rich countries but remain too expensive for most people in Africa.

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24 Feb 2026

Needle-free spray delivers last-resort antibiotics

Researchers developed a needle-free spray-mist device to push last-resort antibiotics through the skin into infected tissue. The method aims to treat drug-resistant infections while reducing organ damage linked to intravenous delivery.

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24 Feb 2026

Computerized games help the brain after injury

New research shows that adults with traumatic brain injuries who completed computerized cognitive games had changes in brain structure and better scores on tests of processing speed, attention and memory.

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24 Feb 2026

Study finds flaws in cloud password managers

Researchers at ETH Zurich tested three cloud-based password managers and found multiple attacks that could expose or change users' passwords. They followed responsible disclosure, gave companies time to fix the issues, and recommended stronger encryption and audits.

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24 Feb 2026

AI audio summaries of research can help — and err

Researchers tested Google’s NotebookLM, which turns research papers into podcast-style audio. The summaries were engaging and clearer for teaching, but every audio overview contained mistakes, so the authors advise reading the original papers to check claims.

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24 Feb 2026

Home air and adult asthma in Texas

A statewide Texas study found that fixing indoor air problems can reduce asthma attacks in adults. Researchers analyzed data from adults with asthma and identified home triggers like no exhaust fans and smoking.

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24 Feb 2026

Warm winter and early buds in Washington

Last December was the warmest on record in Washington and the state has had a mild winter. Many garden plants already show small buds, and a University of Washington specialist has discussed how warmer winters might change flowering time.

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