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Organoids Reveal How SARS-CoV-2 Damages Brain Cells
COVID-19 infections can result in long-lasting neurological symptoms; new research suggests an already approved anti-viral may inhibit viral replication and rescue impaired neurons.
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Human Clitoris Has at Least 10,281 Nerve Fibers
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have conducted a study quantifying the nerves in human clitoral tissue.
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Metastatic Potential Increases for Cancer Cells in Highly Viscous Environments
Scientists have discovered how cancer cells exposed to high viscosity environments change the way they move to improve their invasiveness and favor metastases.
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Central Functions of Innate Immune Cells Discovered
A new study has revealed central functions of cells in the innate immune system, providing more information into immune responses to allergens and parasites.
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New Connections Between Cell Death and Inflammation Revealed
New research sheds light on how a genetic mutation affecting mitochondria influences chronic inflammatory disorders and immune responses.
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How Cells Find the Right Partners
Researchers at the University of Freiburg discover that the affinity between cells can control complex developmental processes.
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Researchers Create a Catalog of RNA Modification Sites in the Brain
Researchers report that the rate of RNA editing in the brain increases as individuals age, a finding that could have implications across a range of neurodevelopmental and aging disorders.
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Gut Bacteria Produce Molecules That Are Toxic to DNA
Researchers have discovered that certain species of bacteria in the gut produce “genotoxins”. These toxins can cause DNA damage and may influence the development of colorectal cancer. Their research is published in the journal Science.
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Living in Traffic-Congested Areas Linked To Reduced Infant Birthweight
A study has found that traffic congestion is linked to decreased birthweight for full-term babies born to parents living near areas of heavy traffic, such as highways and freeways.
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Comparing Modern and Ancient DNA Challenges Prevailing View of Human Adaptation
The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of human evolution.
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