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All aspects of religiosity, spirituality, and meaning-making (R/S/M) relate to suicidality in people with a psychiatric diagnosis or a recent suicide attempt, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in Harvard Review of Psychiatry, part of the Lippincott portfolio from Wolters Kluwer.

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November is lung cancer awareness month and according to the American Cancer Society, nearly 130,000 lives are lost each year to lung cancer.  ...

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COP29 began today in Baku, Azerbaijan and will run through Friday, November 22. ...

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Increasing percentages of some older U.S. men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancers are undergoing treatments that carry risks of side effects that can significantly reduce the quality of life without extending life, according to a new study led by Cedars-Sinai.

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Online e-cigarette retailers are not consistently adhering to laws aimed at preventing the sale of vaping products to minors, including regulations on age verification, shipping methods and flavor restrictions, report researchers at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at University of California San Diego.

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A pioneering study has unveiled key genetic drivers behind the valuable traits of the yardlong bean, a nutrient-rich crop favored across Southeast Asia. By mapping traits like anthocyanin content and pod characteristics, this research sets a foundation for improving the nutritional and agricultural value of this essential vegetable.

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A pivotal study reveals tactics used by the pathogen Botrytis cinerea to undermine strawberry plant immunity. Researchers identified a specific protein, BcXYG1, secreted by the fungus, which interacts with plant proteins FvBPL4 and FvACD11, weakening the plant’s defenses and promoting infection. This breakthrough could pave the way for strategies to protect strawberry crops from this destructive pathogen.

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Researchers have pinpointed a critical gene, SmDDA1b, in eggplants that boosts resistance to bacterial wilt, a major threat to solanaceous crops. The study demonstrates that SmDDA1b degrades the SmNAC protein, triggering the plant’s immune defenses against this pathogen. This breakthrough could facilitate the breeding of more resilient eggplant varieties.

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Pioneering research has unlocked new understanding of the genetic intricacies within the octoploid strawberry, focusing on the interplay and divergence among its four ancestral subgenomes. This work provides critical insights into the genetic foundations that govern key agronomic traits such as flavor, fruit quality, and disease resistance, essential for shaping the future of strawberry breeding programs.

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A new study has made significant strides in plant genome editing by developing an A-to-K base editing system for rice and tomato. This technology enables precise genetic alterations, facilitating the creation of specific single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that can enhance crop traits and expedite breeding. The research opens new avenues for improving agricultural productivity and crop quality through targeted genetic modifications.