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Gene Therapy Approach Fixes the Protein Problems Behind ALS

Using gene editing, researchers were able to restore stathmin-2 protein levels in mice. Disruption of this protein is a prominent abnormality observed in patients with a spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases.
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The Joy of Missing Out: What Motivates People's JOMO?

Most people who ranked high in “joy of missing out” or JOMO also reported high levels of social anxiety in a recent Washington State University-led study.

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Gut Immune Cells Linked to Stress-Induced Depression

Researchers have identified that gamma delta T cells impact the gut microbiome and may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression.
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Biosensors Could Allow Robot Control Using Thought

An advanced biosensor brain–computer interface is bringing thought-controlled robots a step closer to reality.
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Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting May Become Competitive in Green Hydrogen Production

Sunlight can be used to produce green hydrogen directly from water in photoelectrochemical cells. So far, systems based on this "direct approach" have not been energetically competitive, but a new discovery may change this.
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Could Lymph Nodes Improve Cancer Immunotherapy Success?

New data suggests immunotherapies may activate lymph nodes to produce tumor-fighting T cells.
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Nanotechnology Could Aid Drug Delivery for Lymphedema

By using nanotechnology to repair the pumping action of lymphatic vessels, Georgia Institute of Technology researchers have developed a unique approach to treating lymphedema.
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Improved Bone Tumor Model Boosts Search for Therapies

Researchers have developed and used an upgraded tumor model that mimics bone to find that the body’s immune response can make tumor cells more resistant to chemotherapy.
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Do Cans or Bottles Keep Beer Fresher?

The flavor of beer begins to change as soon as it’s packaged, prompting a debate among aficionados: Does the beverage stay fresher in a bottle or a can? Now, researchers have the answer, but it's not straightforward.
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A Solution to the Global Problem of Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance?

A new substance has proven useful for treating staphylococcus infections in people with skin lymphoma. This is good news for the patients, but also for the global threat of antibiotic resistance.
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