A new study reveals how bacteria in the gut can help determine whether the amino acid asparagine from the diet will feed tumor growth or activate immune cells against the cancer, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine. This casts the…
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Gut bacteria may tip the balance between feeding tumors and fueling immunity
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Microneedle patches enhance acne treatment with dual drug delivery
Acne vulgaris affects a large proportion of adolescents and young adults and can lead to long-term scarring and psychological distress. Its pathogenesis involves excessive sebum production, bacterial proliferation, and inflammatory…
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Gen Z, Millennials Fine With Partner’s Cannabis Use
How is cannabis use viewed in dating circles nowadays? This is what a recent survey conducted by Drug Rehab USA hopes to address as efforts are being made to investigate the stigma of cannabis among the…
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Night owl or early bird: Chronotype can influence your health and muscle strength
Being more active in the morning or afternoon is not just a matter of personal preference. Chronotype, which is each person’s biological tendency to function better at certain times of the day, can play a significant role in preserving muscle…
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Sex Changes the Brains of Male Mice
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Sex differences in the structure of the brain are well-documented, hotly…
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A new molecular atlas of tau enables precision diagnostics and drug targeting across neurodegenerative diseases
Tau protein aggregation is a shared feature in over 20 neurodegenerative diseases (collectively referred to as “tauopathies”). New research led by Boston Children’s Hospital challenges the current “one-size-fits-all” approach to diagnosing and…
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Scientists Create “Off-the-Shelf” Cartilage That Safely Guides the Body To Regrow Bone
A new study shows that engineered, cell-free cartilage can safely support bone regeneration without provoking immune rejection. New research suggests it may be possible to repair major bone damage using a tissue implant that contains no living…
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AI tool predicts six-month risks for cancer patients after heart attack
Cancer patients who suffer a heart attack face a dangerous mix of risks, which makes their clinical treatment particularly challenging. As a result, patients with cancer have been systematically excluded from many clinical trials and available…
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Scientists Discover Living Bacteria Hidden Inside the #1 Type of Kidney Stone
Scientists have uncovered an unexpected biological factor hidden within the most common type of kidney stone. A team of researchers at UCLA has reported an unexpected twist in a condition long treated as a crystal chemistry problem. In samples of…
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Specialized sensor tracks wound pH continuously to monitor healing
In a study led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Levent Beker from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Koç University, researchers have developed a specialized wound dressing that incorporates a sensor that continuously measures the pH level of the…
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