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Towards a Gene Therapy for Reversal of Aging-Associated Pulmonary Fibrosis
CNIO researchers pave the way for a future gene therapy to reverse pulmonary fibrosis associated with ageing.
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New Dinosaur Species Discovered on the Isle of Wight
A new study suggests that four bones recently found on the Isle of Wight belong to a new species of theropod dinosaur, the group that includes Tyrannosaurus rex and modern-day birds.
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Multifocal Contact Lenses Slow Myopia Progression in Children
Children wearing multifocal contact lenses had slower progression of their myopia, according to results from a clinical trial. The findings support an option for controlling the condition, also called nearsightedness, which increases the risk of cataracts, glaucoma and retinal detachment later in life.
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Immune System Deviations Revealed in Severe COVID-19 Cases
A study has turned up immunological deviations and lapses that appear to spell the difference between severe and mild cases of COVID-19.
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A New Way of Diagnosing Alzheimer's – Right Under Your Nose
However, currently available technologies for diagnosing AD are limited because they involve expensive machinery and invasive or inconvenient procedures. Now, a new study hints at a novel way of diagnosing AD in a much simpler way – collecting and analyzing specific proteins in nasal discharge samples.
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New Molecule Suppresses Inflammatory Process in Mice With Genetically-Induced Arthritis
A new molecule, developed in the laboratory, has been shown to have potential therapeutic effects. The drug was tested in mice with genetically-induced arthritis, it suppressed the inflammatory process, reducing inflammation and joint tissue wear and tear.
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Are Modern Wheat Varieties Innocent Amid Rising Allergy Levels?
In recent years, the number of people affected by coeliac disease, wheat allergy or gluten or wheat sensitivity has risen sharply. But why is this the case? Could it be that modern wheat varieties contain more immunoreactive protein than in the past? Recent results are helping to answer this question.
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Monitoring Skin Cancer Using Molecules in Urine
Researchers at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice, Slovakia, have identified fluorescent molecules in urine that correlate with melanoma progression, creating new possibilities for monitoring the disease.
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Cell Signaling Insight Helps the Hunt for Effective Anticancer Drugs
A team of researchers has revealed key biochemical processes that advance our understanding of colorectal cancer, this knowledge could help in the search for effective anticancer drugs.
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Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine “Approved" Despite No Phase III Data
The scientific community has been left somewhat perplexed after Russian President Vladamir Putin announced that Russian authorities have approved the world's first COVID-19 vaccine.
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