People are continuously provided with an overwhelming stream of events flooding the sensory organs. However, while the brain has impressive processing capabilities, its capacity is strongly limited. Thus, an observer cannot ...
Sep 29, 2023
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A group of Ludwig Maximilian University scientists led by Eckhard Wolf has developed a porcine DMD model with a mutation that mimics the hallmarks of the human disease but develops them in an accelerated mode. The study is ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. In more than half of all cases, an important protective mechanism in cells is inactivated by mutations—the tumor suppressor gene p53. The product of ...
May 25, 2023
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In retrospect, the COVID-19 pandemic seems to consist of an ebb and flow of lockdowns and periods of loosened restrictions. But for children and families, the long-term effects have been predominantly negative since the first ...
May 8, 2023
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As a major component of the immune system, T cells play a critical role in fighting off viral infections. A team led by Prof. Thomas Brocker and Jan Kranich from LMU's Biomedical Center has demonstrated in a mouse model that ...
Apr 13, 2023
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Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks too early and often have to struggle for months. The earlier the babies are born, the higher the risk of life-threatening complications. Infections can lead to ...
Feb 22, 2023
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People suffering from blood cancer often have a weak immune system, putting them at higher risk of falling seriously ill with COVID-19. Some cancer therapies, moreover, result in these patients forming few or no antibodies ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Scientists have shown in an animal model that the CXCL12 messenger could be suitable as a target structure for the treatment of blood-clotting disorders.
Apr 21, 2022
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Obesity is among the biggest health challenges of the 21st century, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Almost 60% of Germans are considered overweight, while 25% are obese. Moreover, being overweight often ...
Mar 17, 2022
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Each year, some 200,000 people in Germany and 1 million people in Europe suffer a stroke. This happens when blood clots obstruct major vessels and there is no longer sufficient supply of blood to the brain. If doctors manage ...
Dec 14, 2021
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