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Link Between Testosterone and Anxiety Identified

Clinical evidence has hinted at a close connection between low testosterone levels and anxiety, and new research has detailed the nature of this link.
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Anti-Cancer Compound May Also Treat Kidney Cysts

Researchers have found that a compound originally developed as a potential cancer treatment holds promise for treating polycystic kidney disease.
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What Are Extracellular RNAs Doing Outside of Their Comfort Zone?

In recent years scientists have been surprised to find RNAs outside of their cellular comfort zone. A Yale study offers insight into what they’re doing there.
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DNA Methylation Important for Craniofacial Development

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans. Yet despite decades of research, it’s still not known what causes most cases or what can be done to prevent them.
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Distinct Patterns of Fatty Acid Attachment Uncovered in Proteins

Researchers have revealed critical patterns of fatty acid attachment to proteins in the model organism C. elegans, which could enhance our understanding of disease.
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Six Novel Urine Biomarkers Discovered for Active Renal Lupus

Six proteins found in urine have been identified as biomarkers for lupus nephritis, which may help the early identification of renal involvement in lupus.
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HIV Drugs May Prevent Complications From Bacterial Infections

Antiviral drugs used to fight HIV were shown to prevent these dangerous complications of infection. Insights into the mechanisms that lead to abscess formation open the door for new lines of thought about treating bacterial infections.
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Protein Could Help Overcome Prostate Cancer Drug Resistance

New WSU research could ultimately help extend the lives of those with prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among men.
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Experimental Insulin Pill Could Reduce Need for Injections

Researchers have developed an oral form of insulin that lowers glucose levels in animal models. The oral insulin, encased in a nano-carrier that delivers insulin to the liver, is expected to begin human trials in 2025.
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Community Gardens Have Six Times the Carbon Footprint of Agriculture

In a few exceptional instances, however, city-grown crops, including tomatoes, were more carbon efficient than their industrial counterparts, according to the study.
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