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Universal “Clock” Estimates Age in All Mammalian Tissues

Scientists led an international research team that published two articles detailing changes in DNA – changes that researchers found are shared by humans and other mammals throughout history and are associated with life span and numerous other traits.
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Fat Burning Varies Widely Between Individuals During Exercise

Study reveals limitations of commercial exercise machines, emphasizing the need for a more personalized approach to exercise.
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How Does the Brain Controls Vitamin Balance in the Body?

University of Aberdeen research reveals the brain's role in regulating vitamin balance, particularly vitamin A, with implications for health.
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Some Genes Can Have Surprisingly “Low Noise”

New research has revealed that some genes produce less RNA than the previously established threshold, providing a window into the understanding of gene expression and gene expression noise.
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How Does Zika Cause Microcephaly?

To try to get ahead of future outbreaks and prevent congenital developmental disorders caused by such neurotropic viruses, a team set out to better understand how Zika affects the developing brain.
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New Study Uses Secretomics To Understand the Blood-Brain Barrier

Researchers identify novel gelatinase substrates involved in astroglial barrier function.
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Malaria Parasite Development Slowed by Inflammation

An animal-model study has shown that when the body's immune system responds to inflammation it can slow down the development of malaria parasites in the bloodstream.
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The “Unknome” Human Gene Database

Researchers are sharpening the focus on unknown proteins to accelerate research.
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A New Vaccine for EBV, the World’s Most Successful Virus

A study details a new vaccine against the Epstein Barr virus (EBV), one of the world’s most successful infectious agents and a cause of cancer and multiple sclerosis.
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Biomarker of MS-Like Autoimmune Disease Identified

Researchers have now described a possible new MS-like disease and explained how to diagnose it.

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