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Bioprinted aortas successfully implanted in rats, offering new hope for vascular repair
Yale researchers have built a 3D-bioprinted synthetic aorta that they have successfully implanted into rats. This technology could advance the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as coronary artery disease or peripheral ...
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Phage therapy may treat drug resistance in patients with cystic fibrosis
Antimicrobial resistance, in which germs like bacteria and fungi no longer respond to medicines, is a rising global threat. When antibiotics and other drugs become ineffective, infections can become difficult or impossible ...
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When a gene quality-control mechanism fails, abnormal RNA strands may contribute to cancer and neurodegeneration
Failure of a gene-reading quality-control mechanism called Integrator leaves cells littered with abnormal RNA strands that increase cell stress and may contribute to diseases such as cancer and neurodegeneration, a new study ...
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North Texas girl to become first patient to receive treatment for rare genetic disorder
An 11-year-old from Rowlett is set to make medical history as the first person in the world to receive treatment for NARS1.
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Shifting nicotine product preferences observed in US high school students
University of Southern California and University of Michigan researchers report expanded use of non-tobacco nicotine products among U.S. adolescents. While exclusive e-cigarette use has declined, dual use of nicotine pouches ...
Human gut fungus reverses liver disease in mice
Researchers at Peking University have discovered that a filamentous gut fungus, Fusarium foetens, can reverse metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) in mice. These findings have implications for developing ...
Evidence review raises concern about cannabis use in pregnancy
An updated systematic review finds that using cannabis while pregnant appears to increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight and infant death.
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Study reveals stark differences in life expectancy across US states over the past century
A sweeping new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) reveals striking disparities in life expectancy across U.S. states and the District of Columbia over the past century.
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Health assessment tool gauges body's biological age better than current methods
A novel health-assessment tool uses eight metrics derived from a person's physical exam and routine lab tests to characterize biological age. It may be able to predict a person's risk of disability and death better than current ...
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Single-dose gel clears ear infections in animal study within 24 hours
Ear infections are a common and painful occurrence in infants and toddlers. Oral antibiotics are often prescribed for a week to treat the condition, but these drugs can trigger side effects that disrupt treatment, which can ...
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Circadian clocks are key to muscle health and accelerated aging in shift workers, study suggests
Muscle cells contain their own circadian clocks and disrupting them with shift work can have a profound impact on aging, according to new research.
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How individuals grasp an object may offer simpler diagnosis for autism spectrum disorder
Getting a timely diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is a major challenge, but new research from York University shows that how young adults—and potentially children—grasp objects could offer a simpler way to diagnose ...
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One protein mitigates Huntington's disease, and one exacerbates it
A decade ago, University at Buffalo researchers shed some light on an enduring neuroscience mystery: How exactly does a mutated huntingtin protein (HTT) cause Huntington's disease?
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Children as young as 5 can navigate a 'tiny town': New insights into how the brain develops navigational skills
Many behavioral studies suggest that using landmarks to navigate through large-scale spaces—known as map-based navigation—is not established until around age 12.
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Immune system shifts may explain why some long COVID patients struggle to breathe
Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed crucial new insights into the immune systems of COVID-19 survivors, particularly those struggling with persistent breathing issues. The study shows ...
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Adolescents with mental health conditions use social media differently than their peers, study suggests
Young people with a diagnosable mental health condition report differences in their experiences of social media compared to those without a condition, including greater dissatisfaction with online friend counts and more time ...
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Physical punishment leads to exclusively negative outcomes for children in low- and middle-income countries: Study
Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes—including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional development—yielding similar ...
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New insights into how cancer spreads prompt rethink of metastasis care
A McGill University-led research collaboration has achieved a breakthrough in understanding how cancer spreads. A clinical study of ovarian and colorectal cancer patients found cancer cells move in the bloodstream in clusters ...
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Blocking Mitch, an energy-control protein, prevents fat accumulation in human cells
Innovative weight-loss drugs burst onto the scene about 10 years ago, promising a healthier, slimmer world. The downside, however, is that these drugs lead to a decline in muscle mass.
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