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Cryopreservation – News and Features

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Moderate Caffeine Consumption Is Associated With a Lower Risk of Developing Cardiometabolic Diseases

Consuming moderate amounts of coffee and caffeine regularly may offer a protective effect against developing multiple cardiometabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease and stroke, according to new research.
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Machine Learning Advances Cryoprotectant Research

Researchers developed a machine learning-based model to enhance cryoprotectant discovery. The new approach identifies molecules that prevent ice crystal growth during freezing.
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Four Genes Have Major Impact on Menopause Timing and Cancer Risk

New research has found four genes with some of the largest known effects on the timing of menopause discovered to date, providing new insight into links between menopause timing and cancer risk.
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Dysfunctional White Blood Cells Linked to Higher Melanoma Risk

An overabundance of cloned white blood cells hampers the immune system and increases the risk of melanoma, a new study finds.
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Scientists Use Magnetic Nanotech To Rewarm Frozen Tissues for Transplant Safely

Magnetic nanotech could be used to rewarm organs for transplant, helping to extend the viability of human tissues.
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Blood Biomarker May Help Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease

A new blood biomarker – potassium isotopes – offers a unique and promising avenue for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease earlier.
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Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Postmenopausal Women

A new study reveals that hormone therapy (HT) affects biological aging in postmenopausal women. Starting HT before age 45 accelerates aging, while starting after age 45 slows it down.
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Rare Liver Cancer Rewires Cell Metabolism To Grow

According to a study, fibrolamellar carcinoma, a deadly liver cancer that mainly affects children and young adults rewires its cellular metabolism in order to thrive.
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Counteracting Diabetes-Associated Brain Aging Through a Healthy Lifestyle

A recent brain imaging study shows that both diabetes and prediabetes can be linked to accelerated brain aging. However, these associations were attenuated among people with high physical activity and who abstained from smoking and heavy alcohol consumption.
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AI-Driven Lyme Disease Test Delivers Rapid, Accurate Results in 20 Minutes

Researchers at UCLA developed an AI-enhanced Lyme disease test that delivers accurate results in 20 minutes. The portable, low-cost device analyzes blood serum samples using synthetic peptides and machine learning to detect Lyme-specific antibodies.
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