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Ground squirrel study points to potential development of a cataract drug

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators have identified a protein, known as RNF114, that reverses cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens that occurs commonly in people as they age. ...

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Molecular pathway discovery points to a way to modulate scarring in spinal cord injury

After a spinal cord injury, nearby cells quickly rush to action, forming protective scar tissue around the damaged area to stabilize and protect it. But over time, too much scarring can prevent nerves from regenerating, impeding ...

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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 ...