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A Step Closer To Understanding “Mysterious” mRNA Modifications
A team led by scientists at the University of Birmingham has come a step closer to uncovering the purpose of a distinctive set of modifications found at the beginning of messenger RNA which have long remained a fundamental mystery in molecular biology.
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Associations Found Between Genetics, Obesity and Childhood Trauma
It has been found that people with specific genetic traits and traumatic childhood experiences are more likely to suffer from adult obesity, as a new study links social health determinants, genetics and disease.
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Technology Simultaneously Analyzes DNA, RNA and Chromatin in Cells
Salk Institute researchers have developed a new genomic technology to simultaneously analyze the DNA, RNA and chromatin—a combination of DNA and protein—from a single cell.
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Persistent Breathlessness After COVID-19 May Be Caused by Ongoing Immune Injuries
According to a study, long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following COVID-19.
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Fatty Acid Could Protect Against Heart Attack Injuries
A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack injuries.
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Single Protein Can Reverse the Developmental Clock on Adult Brain Cells
A single transcription factor, DLX2, has been shown to reprogram astrocyte brain cells into neural stem-like cells, potentially leading to a way of regenerating brain tissue following disease or injury.
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microRNA Genes – Unique to Humans – Discovered
Student researchers have discovered human microRNA genes not shared with any other primate species.
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Nordic Diet Shown To Lower Cholesterol and Blood Sugar
Scientists found clear evidence that a Nordic diet can lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels even without weight loss, pointing to the composition of dietary fats as a possible explanation for the diet’s positive effects.
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What’s My Age Again? Our Organs Have Different Biological “Clocks”
Age, scientists have found, may be more than just a number. Instead, it is at least nine different numbers. Scientists have identified that different organs or body systems age at different rates according to unique biological “clocks”.
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Supplementing GlyNAC Extends Mouse Life Span
Aging is associated with increased oxidative stress, glutathione deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction. Supplementation with a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine can increase lifespan and reduce the hallmarks of aging in mice.
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