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Cell Machinery Involved in Selenium Incorporation Seen for the First Time

The process by which selenium is incorporated into cell proteins has been described in-depth, with the help of cryo-electron microscopy.
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Dads' Online Forum Posts Can Be Warning Sign for Perinatal Depression

Researchers mined forum posts and discovered that dads’ posting behaviours in the period surrounding their child’s birth can be a warning sign for depression.

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49 Genetic Variants That Increase the Risk of Varicose Veins Identified

A risk score based on 49 genetic variants has been developed to identify patients with varicose veins that require surgery for chronic venous disease.
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Mathematical Model Predicts Best Drugs for Heart Attack Treatment

Researchers used mice to develop a mathematical model of heart attacks. This model is able to predict several new drug combinations effective for use after a heart attack that may one day help treat patients.
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Bee Gut Microbiome Provides Clues About Their Health

The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, suggests a new study.
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Connection Map Reveals Changes in the Injured Brain

According to research, an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections between nerve cells across the entire brain.
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Electrical Activity in Eye Could Predict Neurodevelopmental Conditions

New research has indicated that measuring the electrical activity of the retina could act as a biomarker for ADHD and autism spectrum disorder, improving their diagnosis and treatment.
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New Mechanism Causes Both Inflammation and Immunosuppression in Tumors

Researchers have identified the mechanism by which active inflammation occurs in parallel with immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment.
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Protein “Molecular Zipper” Could Be Targeted for Retinitis Pigmentosa Therapy

A "molecular zipper" that forms microtubules in photoreceptor cells could provide a new drug target for retinitis pigmentosa, the most common hereditary retinal disease in people.
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Simple Strategy Developed To Detect Organophosphorus Pesticide Residues

A novel and simple ratiometric fluorescence sensor was recently developed for selective and visual quantitative detection of glyphosate pesticide residues.
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