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The Brain's Immune System Can Be Harnessed To Boost Memory, Suggests Rat Study

When it comes to memory, immune cells are known as the "bad cops" of the brain. But new research shows they could also be turned into "good cops" to power memory and learning.
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Wireless Brain Implant Can Illuminate the Brain, One Neuron at a Time

Biomedical engineers have developed a device that could provide unique insight into the mechanisms of pain, depression, addiction and certain diseases by observing the brain at the single-neuron level.
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Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Connected to Elevated Risk of ADHD

A new study suggests that the risk of ADHD is higher in children whose mother had a vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy.
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Delivering a Personalized Cancer Vaccine to a Precise Location in the Body

Researchers have developed a novel platform that allows a cancer vaccine to be delivered to a precise location within the body and stimulate the immune system in a safe way.
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Excellent Adaptability: Why the Goby Can Just Go, Go, Go

The round goby, one of the most common invasive freshwater fish in the world, boasts a particularly robust immune system, which could be one of the reasons for its excellent adaptability.
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Could Depression Be Linked to Our Cells' Metabolism?

Researchers have discovered a compound that appears to stimulate brain-cell metabolism and reduce signs of depression in mice.
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Shape-shifting Stem Cells Are Key to Cancer Metastasis

New research reports that the developmental shapeshifting of cancer cells is key to cancer's ability to metastasize and interact with the body's immune defenses.
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HIV Viral Suppression Less Likely in Youths Than Adults

Despite similar rates of enrollment into medical care, youth with HIV have much lower rates of viral suppression — reducing HIV to undetectable levels — compared to adults.
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Fungus May be Key to Identifying New Drug Targets for Cancer Therapy

A fungus that attacks almond and peach trees may be key to identifying new drug targets for cancer therapy, according to a new study.
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What Drives the “Domino Effect” in Cancer Drug Resistance?

A team has discovered an unexpected resistance signature that occurs between chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
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