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Novel Method To Regenerate Heart Muscle Offers Hope for Heart Failure Treatment
A discovery in cardiac regeneration offers ew hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure. Published in npj Regenerative Medicine, the study reveals a novel approach to promoting cardiomyocyte proliferation.

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Novel Cannabinoid Offers Pain Relief Without Addiction Risk
Researchers at Washington University and Stanford developed a cannabinoid compound that provides pain relief without psychoactive effects. By targeting a hidden pocket in the CB1 receptor, the drug avoids addiction risks.

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New Treatment Strategy Increases Cell Death in Leukemia
Scientists at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified an innovative combination of treatment strategies that work collaboratively to effectively kill acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells, a frequently incurable form of cancer.

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Scientists Create Most Complete Human Gene Function Database
The Gene Ontology Consortium has released a new resource mapping human gene functions using evolutionary modeling. The PAN-GO functionome integrates experimental data from humans and model organisms, enhancing biomedical research.

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Why Is Brain Cancer So Resistant to Immunotherapy?
Researchers find four coordinated gene expression programs in immune cells from glioma tumors, including two that could lead to immunotherapy resistance.

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Case Study Reveals Rare Side Effect of CAR T-Cell Therapy
A new study from researchers at the University of Leipzig Medical Center and collaborators, has discovered a rare but serious side effect of CAR T-cell therapy in a 63-year-old patient.

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How the Brain Instantly Decides What’s Important
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have discovered a previously unknown brain circuit that helps the brain quickly determine whether something is important or background noise. The circuit rapidly links sensory input, memory and emotion.

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New Potential Osteosarcoma Treatment Target Identified
A new review highlights SETDB1 as a key player in osteosarcoma, promoting tumor growth, immune evasion and therapy resistance. Blocking SETDB1 could enhance immunotherapy and chemotherapy effectiveness.

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Weakness in Lung Cancer’s Defenses Identified
Researchers have identified how a genetic flaw in some lung cancers alters cancer cell metabolism to fuel the disease.

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Gene Modification Could Improve Immune Cells’ Ability To Combat Cancer
A new study reveals that modifying the CUL5 gene enhances CAR-T cell therapy for leukemia and lymphoma. This improves cell longevity and tumor-fighting power, reducing cancer relapse.
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