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Researchers Breed First Insulin-Producing Cow

The first transgenic cow has been bred to produce human insulin in her milk in a proof-of-concept achievement that could be scaled up after additional testing and FDA approval.
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“Dramatic” Brain Cancer Regression in Early Results of Cell Therapy Trial

Just days after a single treatment of a new cell therapy, three glioblastoma patients experienced dramatic reductions in their tumors.
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New Precision Drug Candidate Developed Against COVID Virus

A promising novel drug candidate, designed at the atomic level, could help doctors halt the rise of lethal new drug-resistant SARS-CoV-2 variants.
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Key Gene Linked to Reduced COVID-19 Severity in Men Under 75

A certain variant of a key anti-inflammatory gene protects men under age 75 from severe illness and death when hospitalized from COVID-19.
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Poor Sleep Increases Vulnerability to Migraine Attacks

A new study identified a link between poor sleep and migraine attacks that suggests improving sleep health may diminish migraine attacks in people with migraine.
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How a Compound From Sea Squirts Fights Cancer

Trabectedin, a promising drug derived from the sea squirt Ecteinascidia turbinata, has shown potential in combating cancers resistant to conventional treatments. However, its precise mechanism of action has remained elusive—until now.
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Progesterone Can Help Reduce the Risk of Severe Preterm Birth

Progesterone has been shown to help prevent preterm birth in women with a short cervix.
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FDA To Delay Decision on New Alzheimer’s Drug Candidate

A candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease, donanemab, will be further scrutinized by a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expert panel, drugmaker announces.
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Study Identifies Leads From Nature for HIV Drug Development

A team of University of Michigan researchers has successfully modified a naturally occurring chemical compound in the lab, resulting in advanced lead compounds with anti-HIV activity.
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First Look at Atom-Level Structure of Packaged Viral Genome

The first atom-level model of a DNA-packed viral capsid reveals genome structure and possible new drug targets, University of Illinois researchers report.
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