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Mapping the brain stem’s control of eating could lead to better treatments for obesity
An atlas of neuronal circuits could help predict targets for medications to control appetite.
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Should you worry about the polio virus?
A recent case in the U.S. sounds the alarm for more vaccination.
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Simple rubber band fix improves surgical mask seal to N95 levels, study shows
This easy, cheap fix could help people when and where N95 respirators are in short supply.
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Screening and treatment bring hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy
One in 50 people carry the gene for the neuromuscular condition.
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How the western diet and gut bacteria can lead to scarring, vessel damage in scleroderma
The same metabolite is linked to cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
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Deep brain stimulation offers hope for Parkinson’s patient
One man’s quality of life is greatly improved, thanks to a procedure that sends a mild electrical current to his brain.
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New clues to how the tumor microenvironment impacts pancreatic cancer
GOT2 causes metabolic changes that pancreas tumors overcome.
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Early blood tests predict death, severe disability for traumatic brain injury
In the study, the method predicted poor outcomes six months after injury with high accuracy.
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Tornado survivor finds motivation, smile during rehab journey
He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again.
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New drug candidate uses novel absorption method to target cancer cells in mice
By using the lymphatic system as a storage reservoir, researchers found they could optimize drug concentrations to simultaneously target two molecular signaling pathways responsible for cancer growth.
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Pathway uncovered for greatest lupus genetic risk factor, study shows
The discovery could be a route to novel treatments for the autoimmune disease.
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Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
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Researchers identify a hormone from fat cells that reprogram the liver microenvironment and restrain tumor growth in mice
Molecular changes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could serve as potential therapeutic targets to halt the cells’ progression to liver cancer.
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Computational methods can lead to better vaccines faster
The review article proposes a strategy for effective and efficient COVID-19 vaccine design.
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10 Tips for New Parents
No matter how many children you have, those first few days at home with your new baby are full of questions. The following tips for new parents can help answer some of these questions until you meet with your pediatrician.
