Experimental mRNA therapy promotes repair after heart attack damage
Scientists have developed a treatment that 'reawakens' heart muscle cells so they start to divide and help repair damaged muscle.
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Potentially deadly soil bacterium gaining foothold in new regions, including the US
A potentially deadly disease caused by a soil-dwelling bacterium long found in tropical regions may be slowly gaining a foothold in the continental United States and other regions around the world. The discovery of the bacterium ...
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Could this experimental electric comb be a cure for baldness?
Men and women have been searching for cures for baldness for thousands of years. Early remedies, such as ancient animal fat potions, rarely succeeded as far as we know, but modern-day treatments like minoxidil solutions, ...
Your brain may map emotional concepts onto a hexagonal grid, new study suggests
Everyday life throws a whole range of emotional experiences our way, from exciting and relaxing moments to tense or gloomy encounters. Each experience is shaped by what's present around us in the moment, the sensations our ...
Concussion study upends understanding of what makes head impacts dangerous
Concussions—essentially mild traumatic brain injuries—are among the most common injuries sustained on athletic fields. In the U.S., an estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year. But new research by ...
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Cancer clinical trial participants reimbursed a median $2,128 for nonmedical expenses
New research reveals that participating in cancer clinical trials can cause financial burdens that are shaped by both socioeconomic and logistical factors. The analysis published by Wiley online in CANCER, indicates the need ...
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Scientists turn protein-making errors in cancer cells into a targeted kill switch
Like every other cell in the human body, cancer cells also produce their own share of proteins for survival. During this production process, cells often encounter a glitch called ribosomal frameshifting. This exceptionally ...
In phase 2 trial, novel therapy significantly reduced triglyceride levels
A phase 2b clinical trial led by Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute researchers shows that a monoclonal antibody therapy called MAR001 can significantly reduce triglyceride levels within 12 weeks for patients ...
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After brain surgery, man sees cat's eyes in human faces
Karl, a 28-year-old man living in the northeastern United States, has a gray tabby cat named Luna. In the morning, his cat is often the first face that he sees.
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Single-pill combination helps more patients control hypertension
Antihypertensive medications combined into a single pill lowered blood pressure more effectively than typical treatment with multiple pills for patients in Jamaica and Colombia, a study co-led by UT Southwestern Medical Center ...
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