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Stopping the Immune System’s Lethal Lung Response
Researchers have discovered a drug candidate that, in mice, can prevent lethal lung inflammation by inhibiting a protein called PTP1B.
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DNA Nets Capture SARS-CoV-2 in Low-Cost Testing Platform
Tiny nets woven from DNA strands can ensnare the spike protein of the virus that causes COVID-19, lighting up the virus for a fast-yet-sensitive diagnostic test.
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New Studies Strengthen Evidence Linking Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s
Through two studies, researchers have made stronger connections between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Regulatory Network Behind Multiple-Organ Inflammatory Response Uncovered
Researchers have investigated how the chronic inflammation that accompanies aging is regulated, identifying a positive feedback loop that maintains inflammation as we age.
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A Human’s BMI Impacts How Their Body Changes Soil Microbiome After Death and Decomposition
According to a study, the BMI of a human body after death and decomposition impacts the microbial diversity of soil.
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People Infected With COVID-19 Are at an Elevated Risk of Neurological Conditions
The post-COVID brain is at higher risk of developing neurological conditions including movement disorders, strokes, cognitive and memory problems, anxiety and migraines in the first year after infection, according to new research.
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Unhealthy Gut Microbiome Can Create Conditions for Breast Cancer To Spread
According to research, disruption of the gut microbiome can lead to the reprogramming of mast cells in breast tissue to facilitate the spread of cancer.
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Swimming Microrobots Treat Deadly Pneumonia in Mice
Nanoengineers have developed microrobots that can swim around the lungs, deliver medication and treat life-threatening cases of bacterial pneumonia in mice.
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Newly Discovered Barrier Prevents Immunity From Reaching Smell-Sensing Cells
A previously unknown barrier separates the bloodstream from the smell-sensing cells in mice, likely as a mechanism of protecting the brain, but may hinder the effectiveness of vaccines.
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A Consistent Lack of Sleep Negatively Impacts Immune Stem Cells
Consistently losing an hour and a half of sleep a night can negatively affect immune cells, potentially increasing the risk of inflammatory disorders and cardiovascular disease.
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