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Snake research reveals insights into human intestinal regeneration
All animals possess some capacity for repairing and replacing the lining of their intestines, a process called intestinal regeneration. In mammals, including humans, this constant but relatively minor turnover of cells helps ...
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How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the sun's angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin—a McGill University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher ...
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US infant mortality increased 7% in months following Dobbs, national analysis finds
U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new ...
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Moving beyond the DSM: Data-driven approach could reshape mental health treatment
A new Macquarie University study suggests that instead of relying on the 'bible' of mental health diagnosis, we need a data-driven approach based on the ways symptoms naturally co-occur in real life, and this approach could ...
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Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health
Thousands of licensed childcare centers across Canada may not be ensuring that children get adequate, healthy sleep due to inconsistent sleep regulations.
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Sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption in lower-income households by nearly 50%, study finds
Eight cities in the United States have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, which contribute to health issues including obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
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Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors
Immunotherapies that mobilize a patient's own immune system to fight cancer have become a treatment pillar. These therapies, including CAR T-cell therapy, have performed well in cancers like leukemias and lymphomas, but the ...
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Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
New research from King's College London has revealed a connection between ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome and the genetic risk for two major diseases that affect the central nervous system.
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Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes
Scientists from the University of Leicester have discovered that tuberculosis disrupts glucose metabolism in the body.
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Human study provides evidence that theta phase precession supports memory formation and retrieval
Past neuroscience research has pinpointed many of the neural processes through which the human brain forms, stores and retrieves important information, such as domain-specific knowledge and memories. One dimension of human ...
Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor
A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to research led by Radboud University Medical Center. Current scans often fail to detect these insulinomas, even though they cause symptoms due to low ...
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3D mouse brain atlas provides a more dynamic, 360-degree picture of development
A 3D atlas of developing mice brains using advanced imaging and microscopy techniques has been created by a team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from five different institutes. This new ...
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'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive
An immune protein could hold the key to developing new drugs to help fight bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
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Three-country study provides insights into oral HPV incidence and risks in men
A new study has unveiled crucial information about the incidence and risk factors of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among men in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered ...
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$3.2 million per dose Elevidys fails to meet primary endpoint in phase 3 trial
A Phase 3 clinical trial investigating Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec), a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, did not achieve its primary endpoint, according to findings published in Nature Medicine. A News ...
Clonidine monotherapy as effective as morphine in neonatal opioid withdrawal treatment, study finds
Pediatric researchers at the University of Kentucky found that clonidine, an antihypertensive drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can be as effective as morphine in treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndromes ...
Study finds ground beef more effective than soy for muscle building
When it comes to building muscle, not all proteins are created equal.
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Revolutionizing cartilage repair: The role of macrophages and hyaluronic acid in healing injuries
Injuries of the knee resulting in damage to cartilage affect approximately 900,000 Americans annually, resulting in more than 200,000 surgical procedures. These injuries are frequently associated with pain, diminished joint ...
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Study reveals how fear memories transform over time, offering new insights into PTSD
An innovative study, published in Nature Communications, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall.
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Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments
Recent research from the University of Helsinki sheds new light on the behavior of the KRAS gene in two of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic and colorectal cancer. These findings suggest potential pathways for targeted therapies ...
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