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Single Target Could Stop Prostate Cancer in Its Tracks

For the first time, researchers have shown that prostate cancer can be killed by targeting a single enzyme.
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NEMO Study Finds a Key to Immune and Nervous System Signaling

A cascade of various events is required for the transmission of signals within cells. Researchers observed that the signaling protein NEMO also forms condensates and identified the underlying mechanism. These findings are crucial for understanding signaling processes in the immune and nervous systems.
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Sensory Study Shows How Our Brain Responds to Optical Illusions

According to research, two distinct processes are triggered in the human brain when exposed to prolonged or repeated sensory inputs.
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The Obese Brain Reacts to Sugar Differently, Finds Mouse Study

The brains of obese mice have been shown to respond differently to sugar, with levels of an excitatory neurotransmitter being higher and sugar taking longer to reach the part of the brain involved in motivation.
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1 in 5 Pregnant Women Lack Measles Antibodies

Researchers found that one in five newborn babies may not have measles antibodies passed down from their mothers. Other strategies may need to be considered in case of an outbreak that affects babies before they can receive their MMR vaccine at 12 months of age.
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AI Identifies Essential Genes To Help Personalize Cancer Treatments

A new study has developed a prediction algorithm that works out which genes are essential in cancer cells by analyzing tumor genetic changes, which could guide personalized cancer treatments.
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Arteriosclerosis Found To Look Like an Autoimmune Disease

Arteriosclerosis has been found to bear great similarities to autoimmune diseases, suggesting that treatment methods for autoimmune diseases might also be effective in preventing and treating cardiovascular diseases.
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Starving Cancer Cells of Amino Acid Could Aid Immune Response

According to research, starving cancer cells of arginine could make tumors more vulnerable to the body’s natural immune response.
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Hormone Injection Could Treat Low Sex Drive

Clinical trials of a kisspeptin hormone injection have shown promise for treating low sex drive in women and men with hypoactive sexual desire disorder.
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Human Cells Hamper Ebola Virus’ Exit Strategy To Protect Us

Researchers have identified a cellular pathway that keeps Ebola virus from exiting human cells, with implications for developing new antivirals.
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