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Unseen Connections: How Everyday Chemicals Might Be Linked to Thyroid Cancer

January 7, 2026

In a recent study, scientists dug deep into how a common environmental chemical, monoethyl phthalate, might be connected to thyroid cancer. This chemical is everywhere, and researchers wanted to figure out how it might be triggering cancer at a molecular level. First, they gathered a list of genes

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Tea Trees and Heat: How Tiny Genes Help Them Survive

June 27, 2025

Tieguanyin tea, a beloved Chinese variety, is in trouble. The planet is getting hotter, and these plants are feeling the heat. But there's a tiny hero inside them: DOF genes. These little guys are like the tea plant's personal bodyguards, helping them grow and stay strong even when things get tough.