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Multitasking Abilities Embryos Need To Build a Retina Revealed

Researchers have identified a new mechanism that exposes some of the multitasking abilities embryos need to build a functional retina.
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"Humanized" Liver in Mice Reveals Roots of Chronic Diseases

Researchers have created a functional “humanized” liver in living mice that will help scientists find human-specific mechanisms for regulating cholesterol levels and potentially treating chronic liver diseases.
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Stem Cell Therapy Rescues Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice

Transplanting hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells was effective in rescuing multiple signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s in a mouse model of the disease.
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Some Genes Can Have Surprisingly “Low Noise”

New research has revealed that some genes produce less RNA than the previously established threshold, providing a window into the understanding of gene expression and gene expression noise.
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Macrophage-Associated Inflammation Implicated in Parkinson's Disease

Growing evidence implicates neuroinflammation as a key driver of Parkinson's disease, and a new study has thrown light on how macrophages mediate the neuroinflammatory response in the brain.
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New Study Uses Secretomics To Understand the Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers identify novel gelatinase substrates involved in astroglial barrier function.
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Novel Technique Aids the Advancement of Lab-Grown Blood Vessels

Innovative technology that creates ultra-thin layers of human cells in tube-like structures could spur development of lifelike blood vessels and intestines in the lab.
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Even a Modest Increase in Step Count Reduces Risk of Disease and Death

A meta-analysis of 226,889 people from 17 different research projects around the world suggests that the more you walk, the lower your risk of death and cardiovascular disease (CVD). The research is published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
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New Research Shows How Radiation Impacts DNA and How Cells Recover

Researchers have revealed the link between the impact of radiation on DNA and the time in which the damaged molecule breaks irreversibly. Their work opens new perspectives for applications in the treatment of cancers.
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Inhibiting NLRP3 Signaling in Aging Podocytes Improves Longevity

A new study has illustrated that inhibiting NLRP3 signaling in aging kidney cells reduces inflammation and improves their life- and health-span.
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