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Yale scientists may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain

Yale scientists discovered two neuron surface proteins that appear to help spread the toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s disease. Blocking these proteins in mice dramatically reduced disease progression, offering a potential new target for future therapies.

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Columbia scientists discover surprising link between serotonin and heart valve disease

Scientists have uncovered evidence that serotonin, the chemical best known for regulating mood, may also speed the progression of a common heart valve disease in some people. The research suggests that patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation who take SSRI antidepressants

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Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more u

Nature is beautiful, powerful and essential. But nature is not always gentle. The same biological world that gives rise to forests, coral reefs and human life also produces infections, cancer, genetic disease, crop blights and toxins. Natural processes can heal, sustain and inspi

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Low-cost genome sequencing approach is powering genetics research on mental illness and ma

For researchers on the hunt for the genetic roots of disease, the cost of deep whole-genome sequencing makes it challenging to conduct large genetic studies involving thousands of participants, which are needed to reveal new genetic insights. So scientists at the Broad Institute

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Scientists discover a hidden heart valve risk linked to gum disease

Researchers found that bacteria linked to gum disease may help drive the development of calcific aortic valve stenosis by triggering inflammation and calcium buildup in the heart valve. The early findings suggest that keeping gums healthy could play a role in reducing the risk of

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The family tree of viruses just grew, and it paves the way for a new approach to agricultu

Researchers have discovered that a group of viruses known to infect an agriculturally important plant pathogen has remained genetically stable for an astonishing four decades. The discovery of a disease-fighting virus that doesn't mutate at a rapid rate points the way toward new

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Evolutionary history shapes plant carbon storage strategies worldwide

Two types of carbohydrates are important to plants—structural carbohydrates (which form cell walls) and nonstructural carbohydrates (NSCs). The latter group represents plants' stored energy reserves, which can be used to survive cold or drought; regrow after damage; recover from

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Survival rates for adults with congenital heart disease linked to specialized cardiac care

People with congenital heart disease living in states with low household incomes and limited access to health insurance and the specialized care they need may be more likely to become disabled or die from congenital heart disease, according to new, independent research published

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New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with posi

A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in a New York City neighborhood now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing, health officials said Tuesday. They reported progress on inspections for the disease-causing bacteria—finding traces in dozens of buildings including the famed Met

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Tecnologia

Diarreia explosiva: mais de 2 mil pessoas são infectadas por um parasita nos EUA

Surto mobiliza autoridades de saúde após centenas de internações e dificuldade para identificar o alimento responsável pela infecção O post Diarreia explosiva: mais de 2 mil pessoas são infectadas por um parasita nos EUA apareceu primeiro em Olhar Digital.

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Tecnologia

Stripe, Anthropic e OpenAI apoiam esforço para deter infecções respiratórias

Intercept, uma nova organização sem fins lucrativos, vai se concentrar no combate ao resfriado comum e à gripe O post Stripe, Anthropic e OpenAI apoiam esforço para deter infecções respiratórias apareceu primeiro em MIT Technology Review - Brasil.

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Ensaio internacional começa a testar tratamentos para vírus Bundibugyo

O estudo PARTNERS abriu recrutamento na República Democrática do Congo para avaliar possíveis terapias contra a doença causada pelo vírus Bundibugyo, uma forma rara e grave de ebola. A iniciativa reúne equipes internacionais em busca de opções eficazes de tratamento.

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