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Scientists discover tiny plant trick that could supercharge crop yields
A molecular quirk found in hornwort plants may hold the key to dramatically improving how crops convert sunlight and CO2 into energy. Researchers identified a protein feature called RbcS-STAR that causes the photosynthesis enzyme Rubisco to cluster into high-efficiency compartments — and the trick works when transplanted into other plants. If the approach scales to major crops, it could meaningfully boost agricultural productivity at a time when food security demands are rising.
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Scientists may have found a pill for sleep apnea
Researchers may have found a drug-based solution to one of sleep medicine's most persistent challenges. A European clinical trial showed that sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions by up to 47% in patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea, while also improving overnight oxygen levels. The findings could offer a long-awaited pill alternative to CPAP machines, which many patients struggle to tolerate consistently.
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Omega-3 fish oil supplements cut heart attacks and strokes by 43% in dialysis patients
Dialysis patients face notoriously high cardiovascular risk, and a major international trial has finally identified a treatment that moves the needle. Four grams of daily omega-3 fish oil reduced the combined risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiac death, and vascular amputation by 43% compared to placebo. The finding is significant because this patient population has historically been resistant to interventions that work in the general population.
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