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Over one-third of young adult U.S. men involved in technology-related abuse, study finds

Nearly 90% of young adult men believe health care providers should ask male patients about partner abuse.
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Shining light on the link between lung fibrosis and bacterial infection

A study in mice suggests that lung scarring could also compromise the immune system
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Obesity in mice lowered by increasing effects of key weight-regulating hormone

Technique can make the body more sensitive to leptin
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Discovery of a “hidden gem” enables gene editing with a small but mighty CRISPR-Cas3 system

Enhanced research tool is a potential boon for research in genetic diseases and developmental biology.
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For Glioma patients, a mutated gene may open the door to new treatment options

Researchers discover how a gene mutation in the cancerous tumor leads to cell cycle dysregulation and heightened sensitivity to a class of inhibitors.
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Bacterial genome is regulated by an ancient molecule

The discovery reveals how bacteria silence potentially deadly genes.
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Study demonstrates a novel approach to target enhancer-addicted cancers

A chromatin degrader stops transcription factors from driving cancer, which may serve as a potential treatment approach for over 90% of prostate cancers.
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Form, function and a deadly fungus

A newly developed tool is studying the genetics underlying the emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris.
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Researchers zero in on therapeutic target for aggressive uterine cancer

A common mutation in a rare cancer subtype leads researchers to an already-approved drug that shows promise against uterine serous carcinoma
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Investigating the relationship between inflammatory bowel disease and C. diff

Research into the relationship between C. diff and IBD reveals inflammation creates a more conducive environment for harmful bacteria to thrive in the gut.
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Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells

CRISPR technology is helping researchers study fat cells, and the method could revolutionize the process and cost of developing mouse models for lab research.
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Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the “trap” of clot-causing immune response

Study findings bring researchers closer to the “holy grail” for neutralizing and preventing harmful blood clots that can occur in potentially several diseases.
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Youth violence prevention program finds success in emergency room, primary care settings

A new youth violence prevention program focuses on reducing teen violence, including gun violence, by intervening in primary care and emergency department settings.
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Less than 10% of opioid overdose patients are prescribed potentially lifesaving medications after emergency treatment 

Prescriptions written in the ER or at follow-up clinic visits could rescue patients during future overdoses and treat opioid addiction.  
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6 management habits to reduce disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes

In type 1 diabetes, new research identifies critical ways to improve blood sugar management across different demographic groups.