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Unpicking the Complex Genetics Behind Alcohol, Cigarette and Substance Addiction
Researchers from the University of North Carolina are working to understand the genetic differences that underpin a person's proclivity to substance abuse and have identified genes linked to cigarette smoking and alcohol.
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Richest Marine Biodiversity Threatened by Ocean Warming
Scientists have revealed that rates of future warming threaten marine life in more than 70% of the most biodiverse-rich areas of Earth’s oceans.
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Common Cancer Gene Regulates RNA “Dark Matter”
A new study has shown that a key genetic mutation that occurs early on in cancer alters RNA “dark matter” and causes the release of previously unknown RNA biomarkers.
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How the Gut Microbiome Can Influence Cancer Immunotherapy Response
Researchers have demonstrated how machine learning models can reveal interactions between a patient's gut microbiome and their response to immunotherapy, in findings that may ultimately improve cancer patient outcomes.
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Overly Restricting Salt Intake May Be Counterproductive for Heart Failure Patients
Restricting salt intake is considered a key component of heart failure treatment, but restricting it too much may actually worsen the outcomes for people with a common form of the condition, suggests research.
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“Junk” DNA May Lead to Cancer Development
A team of researchers have shown how non-coding "junk" DNA can impair DNA replication and repair, potentially enabling mutations to accumulate, leading to cancer.
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Testing Malaria Vaccines in the Clinic Is Just As Rigorous as Natural Exposure
Testing vaccines in the field is challenging and requires large number of volunteers and long periods of follow-up. Now, scientists report a new way to test vaccines that may be as rigorous and stringent as exposure to field strains of malaria.
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Cyanobacteria's Properties Could Help To Capture Greenhouse Gases
Scientists are investigating how cyanobacteria sense and respond to CO2. Their research could lead to new strategies for carbon capture.
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Immune Response to Omicron Wanes Substantially Over Time Post-Vaccination
Although COVID-19 booster vaccinations in adults elicit high levels of neutralizing antibodies against the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2, antibody levels decrease substantially within 3 months, according to new clinical trial data.
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Shipwreck Provides Real-World Lab To Study Plastic Degradation
A wrecked ship fully loaded with plastic pellets has provided a unique opportunity for researchers to compare how plastic degrades under different real-world conditions.
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