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HIV Can Lie Dormant in the Brain
New research has shown that microglia – immune cells in the brain – can harbor latent HIV.
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Using Agricultural Waste Materials To Produce Lactic Acid
Researchers have developed a new way to use the abundant agro-waste products in non-food feedstocks. Using consolidated bio-saccharification (CBS), they were able to take lignocellulose and obtain lactic acid through a fermentation process.
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Concussions May Increase Risk of Future Sports Injury
Sports experts at the University of South Australia are suggesting extended recovery times may be needed for youth athletes suffering from head trauma as new research shows a concussion can increase future injury risk by 50%.
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Clinical Trial Tests Hookworms as a Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Could a dose of hookworms provide a medication-free alternative to people with inflammatory bowel disease? A research team, who recently published the results from their year-long clinical study, think it’s possible.
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New Insights Into Cellular Process That Leads to Inflammation
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified several steps in a cellular process responsible for triggering one of the body’s important inflammatory responses.
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New Sequencing Method May Enable Earlier Cancer Detection
Researchers have developed a technique that allows for scientists to profile DNA and clearly identify 5-methylcytosine without damaging the sample.
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Study Reveals How Different Cell Types Respond to Exercise
Researchers have long been fascinated by the possibility that exercise causes various cells in our body to produce molecules that benefit human health.
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New Insights Into the Link Between Gut Bacteria Makeup and Alzheimer's
A new meta-analysis from the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has revealed that some gut bacteria increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, while others have a protective effect.
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How Psychedelic Therapies Can Be Used in Practise in Treating Mental Health Conditions
The exploration of alternative therapeutics for hard-to-treat mental health disorders has brought into focus an array of psychedelics such as psilocybin, present in ‘magic mushrooms’, and LSD, substances once associated more with counterculture than clinical practice.
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Reducing Meals Could Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
When intermittent fasting became all the rage among Hollywood celebrities, skeptics balked at the idea of skipping meals. But new research suggests the celebs might not have been that far off.
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