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Study suggests cytomegalovirus may travel via the vagus nerve to the brain, contributing to Alzheimer's progression.
This innovation could have a revolutionary impact on artificial intelligence and computing, enabling ultrafast data processing and significant energy savings.
An asteroid the size of around nine reindeer - coincidentally, how many reindeer Santa Claus supposedly uses - is set to pass by the Earth on Christmas.
Sloth bones carved into ornaments indicate humans coexisted with megafauna thousands of years earlier than previously thought.
"Zepbound is the first medication that significantly improves moderate-to-severe OSA and aids in long-term weight loss in adults with obesity."
Researchers compared the fossil to over 400 flowering plant families and found no match, suggesting it belongs to an unknown group.
"Amphibious rodents are almost mythical to mammal experts," said Trond Larsen, Senior Director at Conservation International.
NASA is set to track a sizable near-Earth object, asteroid 2024 XN1, which is expected to pass relatively close to Earth on December 24.
Children without siblings participate less in household chores than those with brothers and sisters.
Lead author of the study, Alyssa Wicks, recommends purchasing lower-cost wristbands made from silicone and advises consumers to err on the side of caution.