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Cryopreservation – News and Features

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Gut Bacteria in Newborns Produce Serotonin To Educate Immune Cells

New research has revealed that unique bacteria colonize the gut shortly after birth and produce serotonin to educate gut immune cells, preventing allergic reactions to food and the bacteria themselves.
Monkey pox virus.
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Mpox DNA Detectable in the Body up to 4 Weeks After Symptoms Begin

DNA from the mpox virus can be found in different parts of the body for up to four weeks after symptom onset, according to a study led by researchers at Unity Health Toronto
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Chornobyl Worms’ DNA Unharmed by Chronic Radiation

A new study led by researchers at New York University finds that exposure to chronic radiation from Chornobyl has not damaged the genomes of microscopic worms living there today.
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Artificial Sweetener Drinks Linked to Heart Flutters

Adults who regularly drank pure, unsweetened fruit juices, on the other hand, had a lower risk of atrial fibrillation.
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Tumor Heterogeneity: Navigating the Next Frontier in Cancer Research

Some types of cancer are still extremely challenging to successfully treat. Once the disease has spread, it is very hard to cure. This article will explore the various types of tumor heterogeneity, how heterogeneity can impact treatment resistance and its influence on precision medicine.
Four men of different ancestries.
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What Role Does Ancestry Play in Prostate Cancer Risk?

A recent study has uncovered insights into the prostate cancer risks of people from a variety of genetic ancestries.
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Secondary Cancers Are Rare Following CAR T-Cell Therapy

The development of any type of second cancer following CAR T cell therapy is a rare occurrence, as found in an analysis of more than 400 patients treated at Penn Medicine.
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Vitamin D – What's the Latest Research?

What's the latest research surrounding how vitamin D affects our health? This article dives into how vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased cancer mortality and more.
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Gene Variants Linked to Glaucoma in People of African Ancestry

Penn Medicine analysis aims to fill knowledge gaps and help guide clinical decisions for a group particularly vulnerable to developing glaucoma.
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Largest Ancient Human Gene Bank Sheds Light on the Origins of Brain Disorders

Researchers have created the world’s largest ancient human gene bank by analysing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.
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