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Researchers identify target for senolytic drugs
Human Biology News -- ScienceDailyResearchers found that senescent immune cells are the most dangerous type of senescent cell.
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Untangling the brain: new research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease
Human Biology News -- ScienceDailyIn a new study, researchers investigate tangles in the brain -- pathologies not only characteristic of Alzheimer's but other neurodegenerative conditions as well. The research homes in on a particular protein known as Rbbp7, whose dysregulation appears linked to the[…]
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Gold leaf could help diagnose viral infections in low-resource settings
Human Biology News -- ScienceDailyGold leaf -- gold metal hammered into thin sheets -- is used by artists and crafters to gild picture frames, artwork and clothing. Despite its luxurious appearance, the material is affordable and available at most craft stores. Now, researchers have[…]
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New findings linking brain immune system to psychosis
Human Biology News -- ScienceDailyNew research suggests a link between psychosis and a genetic change that affects the brain's immune system. The study may impact the development of modern medicines for bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.
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Map of metabolic changes after heart attack holds clues to recovery
Human Biology News -- ScienceDailyResearchers have mapped out the changes in metabolism that occur after a heart attack.
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Killing superbugs with star-shaped polymers, not antibiotics
(e) Science News - Health & MedicineThe study, published today in Nature Microbiology, holds promise for a new treatment method against antibiotic-resistant bacteria (commonly known as superbugs). read more
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Termination of lethal arrhythmia with light
(e) Science News - Health & MedicineA research team from the University of Bonn has succeeded for the first time in using light stimuli to stop life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia in mouse hearts. Furthermore, as shown in computer simulations at Johns Hopkins University, this technique could also[…]
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Historical analysis examines sugar industry role in heart disease research
(e) Science News - Health & MedicineUsing archival documents, a new report published online by JAMA Internal Medicine examines the sugar industry's role in coronary heart disease research and suggests the industry sponsored research to influence the scientific debate to cast doubt on the hazards of[…]
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Study reveals how ionising radiation damages DNA and causes cancer
Biology News Net - Health & MedicineFor the first time, researchers from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and their collaborators have been able to identify in human cancers two characteristic patterns of DNA damage caused by ionising radiation. These fingerprint patterns may now enable doctors to[…]
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Study details Zika virus disrupting fetal brain development during pregnancy
(e) Science News - Health & MedicineFor the first time, abnormal brain development following a Zika infection during pregnancy has been documented experimentally in the offspring of a non-human primate. read more
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