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Neuroscience
Human study provides evidence that theta phase precession supports memory formation and retrieval
Past neuroscience research has pinpointed many of the neural processes through which the human brain forms, stores and retrieves important information, such as domain-specific knowledge and memories. One dimension of human ...
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Medical research
$3.2 million per dose Elevidys fails to meet primary endpoint in phase 3 trial
A Phase 3 clinical trial investigating Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec), a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, did not achieve its primary endpoint, according to findings published in Nature Medicine. A News ...
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How vitamin D deficiency can lead to autoimmune diseases
As Canadians brace for "vitamin D winter"—months when the sun's angle is too low to produce the vitamin in the skin—a McGill University study explains why vitamin D deficiency early in life is associated with a higher ...
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Snake research reveals insights into human intestinal regeneration
All animals possess some capacity for repairing and replacing the lining of their intestines, a process called intestinal regeneration. In mammals, including humans, this constant but relatively minor turnover of cells helps ...
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Re-engineered, blue light-activated immune cells penetrate and kill solid tumors
Immunotherapies that mobilize a patient's own immune system to fight cancer have become a treatment pillar. These therapies, including CAR T-cell therapy, have performed well in cancers like leukemias and lymphomas, but the ...
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Clonidine monotherapy as effective as morphine in neonatal opioid withdrawal treatment, study finds
Pediatric researchers at the University of Kentucky found that clonidine, an antihypertensive drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can be as effective as morphine in treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndromes ...
Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
New research from King's College London has revealed a connection between ancient viral DNA embedded in the human genome and the genetic risk for two major diseases that affect the central nervous system.
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Three-country study provides insights into oral HPV incidence and risks in men
A new study has unveiled crucial information about the incidence and risk factors of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among men in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered ...
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Study finds tuberculosis changes liver metabolism and could promote diabetes
Scientists from the University of Leicester have discovered that tuberculosis disrupts glucose metabolism in the body.
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Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor
A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to research led by Radboud University Medical Center. Current scans often fail to detect these insulinomas, even though they cause symptoms due to low ...
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'Cancer-blocking' protein offers potential to transform cells from destructive to constructive
An immune protein could hold the key to developing new drugs to help fight bowel cancer, according to new research from The Australian National University (ANU).
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3D mouse brain atlas provides a more dynamic, 360-degree picture of development
A 3D atlas of developing mice brains using advanced imaging and microscopy techniques has been created by a team of researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators from five different institutes. This new ...
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Study reveals new role for inflammatory protein in fat tissue
A new study published in Nature Communications shows that the inflammatory protein IL-1β has an important physiological function in fat tissue. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have discovered that IL-1β helps the body ...
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Genetic discovery paves the way for advanced pancreatic and colorectal cancer treatments
Recent research from the University of Helsinki sheds new light on the behavior of the KRAS gene in two of the deadliest cancers—pancreatic and colorectal cancer. These findings suggest potential pathways for targeted therapies ...
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Custom alterations: Mending genes for long-lasting effects
Gene-editing therapies—techniques that modify DNA to treat or prevent disease—have the potential to transform the field of drug development. By making precise edits to the genome, problematic genes could be modified or ...
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What are executive function delays? Research shows they're similar in ADHD and autism
Neurodevelopmental conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism affect about 1 in 10 children. These conditions impact learning, behavior and development.
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Large-scale study of brain volume finds genetic links to Parkinson's disease and ADHD
In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors ...
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At-home brain stimulation for depression is safe and effective, according to research
A device that delivers direct stimulation to the brain was found to be a safe and effective means of treating depression at home, according to a study by researchers at UTHealth Houston; the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology ...
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Study finds opt-out treatment helps smokers quit, even those with low motivation
People who smoke cigarettes and automatically receive help to quit are more likely to succeed, even if they aren't fully motivated at first. A new study led by researchers at The University of Kansas Cancer Center found that ...
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Systemic inflammation may play a role in how air pollution contributes to cognitive impairment
Air pollution is often viewed as an outdoor hazard and a threat to respiratory health. Emerging research shows that air pollution may also affect our brain health. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), is a complex mixture of ...
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