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Mutations in Noncoding DNA Protect the Brain From ALS
A mutation in a noncoding DNA gene that affects the brain's immune cells can protect the brain from inflammation, a characteristic symptom of ALS.
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Rain Prompts Plants To Activate Their Immune Systems
A recent study revealed that when plants are exposed to rain, hair-like structures on the leaf surface recognize this rain as a risk factor for causing disease and activate their immune system to prevent infections.
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“Secret Doors” on Human Proteins Could Open Up New Drug Opportunities
The number of potential therapeutic targets on the surfaces of human proteins is much greater than previously thought, according to the findings of a new study in the journal Nature.
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“Landmark” Study Identifies Genome Regions That Influence Schizophrenia Risk
A collection of studies underscore an emerging view of schizophrenia as a breakdown in communication at the synapse, and illustrate how different kinds of genetic variation affecting the same genes can influence risk.
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How Do Milk-Producing Cells Change Over Time in Nursing Mothers?
For the first time, researchers have performed a large-scale, high-resolution study of the cells in breast milk, allowing them to track how these cells change over time in nursing mothers.
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How Multiple Genes Impact Vision Development
The spectrum of genetic changes that contribute to the arrested development of part of the retina has been characterized for the first time as part of a worldwide study.
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42 New Alzheimer's Risk Genes Identified by Landmark Study
A major new international study involving UK DRI researchers has identified 75 genes associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, including 42 new genes which had not previously been implicated in the condition.
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Detection of Ciguatoxins in Fraudulent Fish Enabled by Combining Testing Methods
Combining cell-based assays and LC-MS-MS has enabled the rapid detection of toxins that cause food poisoning from fish.
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Sugary Foods May Lead to Poor Oral Health
Higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods — like doughnuts, soft drinks, breads and non-fat yogurts — may influence poor oral microbiome health, and systemic health outcomes potentially, in postmenopausal women.
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Genetic “Hotspots” Could Provide New Drug Targets for Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers have discovered 15 “hot spots” in the genome that either speed up brain aging or slow it down, a finding that could provide new drug targets to resist degenerative brain disorders.
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