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Confounding factors and biases abound when predicting molecular biomarkers from histological images - Nature
science 2026/03/02 14:59:44

Confounding factors and biases abound when predicting molecular biomarkers from histological images - Nature

This study shows that biomarker prediction accuracy from whole-slide images can reflect confounding by codependent biomarkers and correlated variables, suggesting that models may not learn the intended biology and may face challenges in clinical translation.

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Neanderthal DNA Is Missing From Our X Chromosome. This Could Be Why. - ScienceAlert
science 2026/03/02 14:02:45

Neanderthal DNA Is Missing From Our X Chromosome. This Could Be Why. - ScienceAlert

NEW YORK (AP) – Humans and Neanderthals cozied up from time to time when they lived in the same areas tens of thousands of years ago.

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David Alexander Marques (1984–2026) - Nature
science 2026/03/02 13:26:38

David Alexander Marques (1984–2026) - Nature

Speciation genomics researcher, author of the combinatorial theory of speciation and passionate birder

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A Woman Found This Massive Stone in a Stream, It’s Now Ranked Among the Largest Intact Amber Ever Discovered - The Daily Galaxy
science 2026/03/02 12:45:00

A Woman Found This Massive Stone in a Stream, It’s Now Ranked Among the Largest Intact Amber Ever Discovered - The Daily Galaxy

A woman unknowingly used a rare amber stone as a doorstop for decades. Experts later confirmed it is worth €1 million.

The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
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Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer - ScienceDaily
science 2026/03/02 11:13:43

Scientists reveal why a popular anti-aging compound may also fuel cancer - ScienceDaily

Polyamines—natural molecules found in every living cell—have become stars in the longevity world for their ability to boost cellular cleanup and support healthy aging. But there’s a dark twist: high levels of these same molecules are consistently seen in canc…

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Night sky for tonight (March 2-3): See the 'Worm Moon' turn blood red as it enters Earth's shadow - Space
science 2026/03/02 11:08:33

Night sky for tonight (March 2-3): See the 'Worm Moon' turn blood red as it enters Earth's shadow - Space

The night sky is full of wonder. Here’s what to look out for tonight.

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