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Novel drug molecule could help treat Parkinson's disease in young patients

More than 100,000 Canadians currently live with Parkinson's disease. A novel drug molecule being studied by researchers from McGill University could reactivate housekeeping functions in brain cells of young Parkinson's patients, ...

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Study warns high serum magnesium levels in septic patients linked to increased mortality

Sepsis is one of the most common life-threatening conditions in intensive care units, with approximately 48.9 million cases reported worldwide in 2017, accounting for 19.7% of total global mortality. Given the severity of ...

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Brown fat: How cells generate heat by burning calories

Special fat cells known as brown adipocytes help maintain body temperature by converting calorie-rich nutrients into heat. This protects us from gaining excess weight and from metabolic disorders.

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Metformin found to reduce organ aging in male monkeys

A team of biologists affiliated with multiple institutions in China, working with a colleague in the U.S., has found that giving cynomolgus monkeys the diabetes drug metformin can reduce aging in multiple organs, including ...

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Regulatory T cells enhance tissue healing in mouse model

Investigators are constantly aiming to identify new therapeutic approaches for regenerative medicine. Recent strategies have focused on harnessing the power of the body's own tissue healing and repair mechanisms, including ...