Some plastic food and beverage containers still contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can mimic the hormone estrogen. Although experts say that small amounts of BPA detected in foods are unlikely to cause problems, some people ...
Jan 15, 2020
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Nutritionist Harry Dawson and microbiologist Gloria Solano-Aguilar, both scientists at the Agricultural Research Service's Beltsville [Maryland] Human Nutrition Research Center (BHNRC), have teamed with scientists from ARS ...
May 23, 2014
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19, can cause a wide range of symptoms, from none at all to severe respiratory stress, multi-organ failure and death. The virus notably targets the lungs, but many patients also ...
Sep 9, 2020
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Researchers at the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) at Murdoch University have discovered distinct blood signatures present in patients with COVID-19 that could significantly improve COVID-19 testing and long-term ...
Jan 12, 2021
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Preclinical trials have shown that zika virus can inhibit the spread of prostate cancer, suggesting its potential use in treating the disease. However, a new study by researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) ...
Mar 1, 2023
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Scientists are discovering potential life-saving medicines from an unlikely source: the venom of creatures like snakes, spiders and scorpions. Scorpion venom, in particular, contains a peptide that has beneficial effects ...
Jul 15, 2020
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A deep dive into the proteins and protein activities of human tumors grown in mouse models expands the potential therapeutic pathways to treat medulloblastoma, according to a new study published in the Journal of Proteome ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Sepsis and septic shock patients could experience faster diagnosis and better outcomes thanks to new Western Australian research.
Apr 10, 2024
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Surgeons can correct some vision problems by altering the eye so it better focuses light. While these procedures—which include laser procedures—are generally quite safe, some people experience pain long afterward. In ...
Jul 9, 2024
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The world's most widespread test for ovarian cancer reports false-positives in 94 of 100 diagnosed cases. Now, chemists at the University of Copenhagen working with clinical researchers at University College London have developed ...
Mar 10, 2014
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