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Study Gains Insights Into Stem Cell Therapy After Spinal Cord Injury

A study shows stem cells derived from patients' own fat are safe and may improve sensation and movement after traumatic spinal cord injuries. The results offer insights on the potential of cell therapy for people living with spinal cord injuries
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AI Reveals How Our Personality Influences the Expression of Our Genes

A new study is the first to measure the transcription of the entire genome in relation to human personality, showing how our personalities influence gene expression.
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Scientists Solve Mystery of How Caterpillars Heal Their Wounds in Seconds

Understanding how caterpillar blood clots in a matter of seconds could help scientists develop emergency drugs for stopping blood loss after trauma.
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Vitamin D and Aging: What’s the Latest Research?

The many benefits of vitamin D are causing this nutrient to take center stage in vitamin research. Renowned for its role in bone health, emerging research also highlights vitamin D's physiological effects on human health, including aging.
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Signatures of Autofluorescence Used To Study Stem Cells Aging in the Brain

Researchers have found that signatures of autofluorescence, the light naturally thrown off by biological specimens, can be used to study stem cells’ dormant state, known as quiescence.
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How Do Microglia Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Disease?

Microglia are specialized immune cells in the brain. While they normally protect our brains, they can also contribute to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.
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How the Naked Mole-Rat’s Unique Metabolism Protects Them From Heart Attacks

New research has revealed that that the genome of the naked mole-rat contains specific adaptations that allow them to survive in low-oxygen, and even no oxygen environments in their natural habitat.
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Study Reveals Common Autism Mechanisms and Potential Treatment Targets

An analysis of how brains with different forms of autism develop has revealed common underlying mechanisms that may respond to existing medications.
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New Study Reveals How the Body Maintains Temperature in the Cold

Our bodies can maintain body temperature in cold environments. Researchers elucidated the molecular mechanism by which macrophages control heat production in brown adipose tissue to increase the body temperature in response to cold.
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DNA Study Demystifies Bengal Cat Ancestry

Bengal cats have only been around for less than a century. Researchers have revealed the genetic secrets behind their ancestry.
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