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Dopamine, a small molecule derived from the amino acid tyrosine, plays a significant role in regulating multiple essential brain functions, including movement, mood and motivation as well as multiple cognitive functions, ...
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A group of researchers has developed a new formulation for the only drug available on the market to treat helminths, as worms such as schistosomes and tapeworms are known. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), ...
May 14, 2025
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The human brain is known to contain a wide range of cell types, which have different roles and functions. The processes via which cells in the brain, particularly its outermost layer (i.e., the cerebral cortex), gradually ...
Each year, more than 400 million metric tons of plastic are produced globally from petrochemicals derived from fossil fuels. Only 9% of this plastic is recycled and 19% is incinerated; 72% goes to landfills, other dumpsites ...
May 6, 2025
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An 11-year-old from Rowlett is set to make medical history as the first person in the world to receive treatment for NARS1.
May 6, 2025
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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 ...
May 5, 2025
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One in three Americans is likely to be affected by a brain disorder in their lifetime. Many of these conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease or severe developmental disorders, have no reliable treatment.
Apr 30, 2025
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Researchers at MIT have developed a noninvasive medical monitoring device powerful enough to detect single cells within blood vessels, yet small enough to wear like a wristwatch. One important aspect of this wearable device ...
Apr 24, 2025
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People with plaque in the blood vessels of their neck have a higher amount of tiny plastic particles in those vessels compared to people with healthy arteries. This increase was significantly higher in people who had experienced ...
Apr 23, 2025
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Researchers at Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, report in Nature Communications on how the targeted suppression of lysosome function may lead to brain cancer therapy.
Apr 9, 2025
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