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A recent study has demonstrated the benefits of placing a clip on the valve instead of the usual medical treatment in patients with heart failure.

A new study shows that the skin fungus Malassezia globosa can invade breast tissue and accelerate tumor growth. Researchers observed that this fungus colonizes breast fat pads, contributing to tumor progression.

Researchers in Germany have developed a method to produce protein and vitamin B9 using yeast fed with hydrogen, CO2, and acetate. This process, driven by renewable energy, offers a sustainable alternative to traditional agriculture.

A new research study uncovers how early lifestyle changes can have long-lasting impacts. A diet and physical activity intervention in childhood and adolescence was found to profoundly influence metabolism even years later.

The NIMH has launched a major project to study 250 risk genes for neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders using human stem cells. Researchers aim to understand the genetic factors behind conditions like schizophrenia and autism.

For non-small cell lung cancer treatment, immunotherapy poses less risk for persons under a certain BMI. At the same time, conventional chemotherapy appears optimal for persons who might be overweight or obese.

A study by ISGlobal and collaborators found that air samples taken at 1,000-3,000 meters above Japan contained diverse, viable bacteria and fungi, some pathogenic. These microbes, likely transported from fertilizer-rich areas in China.

A study found the Florida Current has remained stable over the past 40 years. This stability, measured via a submarine cable and satellite altimetry, suggests the Florida Current’s role in the AMOC is consistent.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind dopamine dysregulation syndrome (DDS) in Parkinson’s patients treated with Levodopa. Their study found that Levodopa induces abnormal activation of dopamine D1 receptor-expressing neurons.

Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have discovered a rare subtype of small cell lung cancer, termed atypical small cell lung carcinoma, affecting younger, non-smoking individuals.