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HIV Antibodies Protect Animals in Proof-of-Concept Study

Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study intended to inform development of a preventive HIV vaccine for people.
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Effective Weight Loss With Intermittent Fasting Requires Caloric Restriction

Intermittent fasting is popular. However, you should not expect to lose weight unless you also restrict your caloric intake. But there are still many important health benefits to intermittent fasting.
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Chemists Create the First 2D Heavy Fermion

Researchers have successfully synthesized the first 2D heavy fermion material, a layered intermetallic crystal made from cerium, silicon and iodine.
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Nearly-Dead Plants Brought Back to Life After Organelle Discovery

The crucial role of the Golgi apparatus and an associated protein in plant aging has been determined, which researchers showed by bringing nearly-dead plants back to life.
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A Novel Treatment Calms the Cytokine Storm

Researchers from Osaka University discover a novel treatment strategy for cytokine storm, a serious inflammatory syndrome triggered by an infection or severe burn.
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Understanding Rare Blood Cancer Development Through Genetic Analysis

Combining three different sources of genetic information has allowed researchers to further understand why only some people with a common mutation go on to develop rare blood cancer.
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Discovery of Key Protein Interactions as Potential Heart Disease Biomarker

Investigators have discovered previously unknown protein interactions in the heart’s atrium that are critical for normal heart function. The findings highlight a novel mechanism for MyBP-HL in regulating atrial relaxation and function.
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Bees Nourish Their Own Gut Bacteria

Bees, just like humans, can home a variety of bacteria in their guts. Most of these microbes, but one, feed on pollen. The outlier feeds off substrates provided by the bee, according to new research.
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Energy-Starved Breast Cancer Cells Scavenge From Their Surroundings

Breast cancer cells can consume their surroundings to overcome starvation and continue cell growth, according to a new study, which describes a previously unknown method of cancer cell survival.
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Mountains Are Losing Their Snowy Coatings Because of Climate Change

About a quarter of the world relies on the water stored in mountains as snow, but warmer temperatures are shrinking the snowpack. New research indicates the midlatitudes of North and South America will be impacted the most.
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