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This Neuron Could Have Implications for Effective Diet Drugs

A CALCR cell found in mice may stop feeding without subsequential nauseating effects as well as influence the long term intake of food.
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A Simple Twist of Cell Fate

New research suggests that when embryonic stem cells are exposed to certain proteins during development influences what kind of cells they will become.
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A Replacement for Exercise?

Michigan Medicine researchers recently found that Sestrin, a naturally occurring protein in the body, mimicked the benefits of exercise in flies and mice.
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Drug Trial Seeking First Ever Treatment for Dangerous Side Effect of Prader-Willi Syndrome

A worldwide research effort is underway for finding a treatment option for hyperphagia, the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. 
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Investigating the Immune System’s Connection to Blood Clots

U-M led research is exploring more about blood clots in hopes to discover potential alternative options for blood thinners as treatment.
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Body Temperature May Provide Early Warning for Graft-Versus-Host Disease, a Study in Mice Suggests

Research suggests wearable temperature monitors may offer an inexpensive, non-invasive way to detect a life-threatening bone-marrow transplant complication.
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How to Tell If a Brain Is Awake

Are EEG’s a reliable determinant of consciousness? Findings from a new study add to the continuing scientific debate and urge more cautious readings of EEG results.
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Top 10 Cancer Research Stories of 2019

The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center’s Top 10 stories of 2019.
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The Danger Behind Certain Biologics

New autoimmune disorder research may provide clues as to why TNF inhibitors, the drugs used to treat these diseases, carry serious infection and cancer risks.
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New Study has Global Impact on Hepatitis C Elimination Efforts

Michigan Medicine researchers have advanced the global fight to eliminate hepatitis C by creating a barrier-breaking reliable, low-cost and scalable test for HCV.
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Lasting Tumor Regression of Leukemia and Lymphoma in Mouse Models Achieved by U-M Compound

New approach to targeting STAT3 achieves near complete elimination of leukemia and lymphoma tumors in mouse models.
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Approach to Personalizing Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Shows Promise in Cell Lines

Researchers devise new approach to find drug-activity biomarkers in fight against triple-negative breast cancer.
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Gut Microbiome Puts the Brakes on Iron Absorption

Research finds gut microbiome plays an essential role iron absorption, inspiring new treatment ideas for both anemia and iron overload.
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E. coli Gain Edge by Changing their Diets in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

A mouse study hints that the gut microbiomes of Crohn’s disease and IBD patients may be improved through dietary changes.
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Immune system targets vitamin B12 pathway to neutralize tuberculosis bacteria

Immune system compound itaconate shown to block vitamin B12 pathway that tuberculosis-causing bacteria need to survive.