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Rare Virus, Caught From Ticks, Is Spreading in Europe

Scientists are warning that Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, which can kill between 10% and 40% of patients, is spreading northward and westward in Europe.
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AI-Based Method Developed To Replace Chemical Staining of Tissue

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based method for virtual staining of histopathological tissue samples.
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Human Hearing Loss Explained by Zebrafish Hair Cells

Neurobiologists advance understanding of how zebrafish use hair cells to detect movement; findings may apply to human hearing and balance.
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Misfolded Protein Key to Early Parkinson's Detection

According to research, the presence of a misfolded alpha-synuclein protein can be used to determine if people have Parkinson’s disease.
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The Most Extensive Guide of Human Gene Mutations Ever Created

With hundreds of tissue donors, it is the most extensive guide ever created; could lead to better diagnosis and treatment of diseases associated with "bad luck or bad habits".
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AI Can Spot Early Signs of Alzheimer’s in Speech Patterns, Study Shows

O’Donnell Brain Institute researcher says findings may lead to a simple screening test for early detection of cognitive impairment.
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Molecular Compounds in Maternal Blood Linked to Autism Risk

New research moves us one step closer to early diagnosis and treatment for autism spectrum disorder.
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Gene Reading Gets “Sloppy” in Old Age

As we age, gene transcription gets faster and "sloppier", according to new research from the University of Cologne. This points towards a new molecular mechanism that contributes to aging.
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Major Study Diagnoses 5,500 People With Rare Genetic Diseases

Around 5,500 people with severe developmental disorders now know the genetic cause of their condition, thanks to a major nationwide study which will help improve diagnosis across the world.
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Low-Cost Sensor Detects Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers have developed an electrochemical sensor that detects Parkinson’s disease at different stages.
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