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Researchers identify gene linked to severe ulcerative colitis
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, and debilitating fatigue define the daily lives of millions of people worldwide who suffer from chronic bowel disease. Most of these individuals are diagnosed in their youth, and the disease's progression ...
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists discover a mechanism that can reactivate dormant neural stem cells
An international team of neuroscientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, have uncovered a mechanism that controls the reactivation of neural stem cells, which are crucial for repairing and regenerating brain cells.
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Medical research news
Metabolome map of colorectal cancer challenges conventional classifications of the disease
A new study from the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) offers fresh insights into our understanding of colorectal cancer (CRC) that challenge the conventional right-sided and left-sided classifications of the disease.
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COVID-19 linked to type 2 diabetes onset in children
Pediatric patients aged 10 to 19 years old diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes within six months compared to those diagnosed with other respiratory infections, according to researchers ...
Biomarker may predict immunotherapy response in liver cancer
It may soon be possible to determine which patients with a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma would benefit from immunotherapy, according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
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People regularly experiencing brighter nights and darker days have higher mortality risk, suggests study
A team of biologists, medical researchers and sleep specialists from several institutions in Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. has found that people who regularly experience brighter nights and/or darker days tend to have ...
Study links PFAS exposure to kidney function decline via gut microbiome
New research has revealed that the connection between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and kidney damage may be tied to dysregulation of the gut microbiome, which is made up of bacteria and other microorganisms ...
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Large-scale human study finds Ozempic (or similar medications) may reduce opioid overdose risk by 40%
A study published in the journal Addiction has found that people with opioid or alcohol use disorder (OUD, AUD) who take Ozempic or similar medications to treat diabetic/weight-related conditions appear to have a 40% lower ...
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Genetic screening study casts a wide net to find psychopathology risks
When trying to understand how genetic influences factor into youth behavior, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have taken the "big trawl" approach, casting their net wide to pull in all the measured traits, ...
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Repurposing drugs to eliminate cellular origins of brain tumors
Glioblastomas are aggressive brain tumors with a median survival time of less than 22 months despite standard therapy including surgery, irradiation, and chemotherapy. It has become clear in recent years that not all cells ...
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Overcoming fundamental limitations of conventional infectious disease modeling
A recent breakthrough study has introduced a novel methodology that significantly enhances the accuracy of epidemiological estimates for infectious diseases like COVID-19.
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Grandparenting intensity affects health, study reveals
An active lifestyle is known to boost both mental and physical health, increasing life expectancy. It is often assumed that grandparents who care for their grandchildren engage in more activities, such as playing and going ...
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Controlling prosthetic hands more precisely with the power of thought
Researchers at the German Primate Center—Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen have developed a novel training protocol for brain-computer interfaces in a study with rhesus monkeys. The method enables precise ...
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A man lived to old age without knowing he may have had 3 penises
Do you really know what you look like on the inside? Most people do not, and usually it takes surgery or medical imaging to take a look while we are still alive.
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Afraid of spiders? Heights? Public speaking? They activate different parts of the brain, research finds
What scares you the most? Maybe it's teetering precariously on the ledge of a skyscraper; perhaps it's a giant, hairy tarantula crawling across your laptop keyboard. Maybe it's giving a wedding toast and telling a joke that ...
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Scientists explore new mechanisms to combat glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive type of primary brain tumor, with an average survival rate of 15 months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While glioblastoma can be diagnosed at any ...
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Cardiovascular scientists identify potential new treatment for failing hearts
The heart is a muscle like no other, beating 60 to 100 times per minute on average, around the clock. But when it grows weak, it can lead to serious problems: from debilitating shortness of breath and swelling in the legs ...
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High-potency cannabis use is tied to epigenetic changes, study suggests
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry is the first to suggest that the use of high-potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use. High-potency cannabis ...
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New type of insulin that switches on and off could help diabetics avoid sudden drops in blood sugar levels
A modified insulin that can prevent sudden drops in blood sugar has been demonstrated in laboratory experiments and animal models, reports a paper in Nature. This could provide a more flexible way to supplement insulin for ...
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Immunotherapy boosts survival of advanced Hodgkin lymphoma in clinical trial
A treatment that rallies the immune system to destroy cancer raised the survival rate for advanced Hodgkin lymphoma patients to a remarkable 92%, suggesting a new standard therapy for the disease. The New England Journal ...
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