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Mechanism That Regulates PTSD in the Female Brain Revealed

Researchers discovered a protein that could lead to better therapeutic treatment for females with post-traumatic stress disorder. The research published this week was part of a study examining why PTSD is more common in women than men.
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Subtypes for Difficult-To-Treat Ovarian Cancer Identified

Three subtypes of a difficult-to-treat ovarian cancer have been identified, based on differences in intracellular signaling pathways. This finding could help researchers to develop more effective therapies.
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Only Around 13% of Global Methane Emissions Are Regulated

New research has shown that only around 13% of methane emissions are regulated, despite methane emissions causing at least 25% of global warming.
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New Cell-Like Transport System Designed

Scientists have designed a new cell-like transport system that represents an important milestone on the road to artificial cells.
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Gene-Editing Strategy Uses Alteration Found in Rare Disorders To Block HIV

Scientists at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University have harnessed this unusual protective ability in a novel gene-editing strategy aimed at eliminating HIV-1 infection with no adverse effects on cell mortality.
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Hair Cortisone Levels a Strong Predictor of Future Cardiovascular Disease

New research has suggested that levels of hormones secreted in response to stress, which can be found in hair, are a strong predictor of future cardiovascular disease.
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Novel Method Screens Urine Samples for Proteins Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

A team of researchers has developed a technique that may reveal signs of Parkinson’s disease in urine samples.
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Source of Nitrate May Affect Its Health Benefits and Risks

Nitrate in our diet has been viewed warily for decades, however recent research has revealed it also has cardiovascular health benefits. So, is it good for us or not?
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BCG Vaccine Could Have a Protective Effect Against Alzheimer’s, Early Data Suggests

Researchers have found that treatment with the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine, which prevents tuberculosis, was associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Potential Method for Treating Fragile X Syndrome Identified

Researchers have discovered that stimulating cells’ DNA repair mechanisms may correct the inherited genetic defect that defines fragile X syndrome, a leading cause of autism spectrum disorders.
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