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Multiple sclerosis: Accumulation of B cells triggers nervous system damage
B cells are important in helping the immune system fight pathogens. However, in the case of the neurological autoimmune disease
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Stroke of genius: Drug could target leading cause in young
A study led by researchers at the Centenary Institute has identified a drug currently used to treat cancer patients, as
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Failing heart cells trigger self-protection mechanism
An unexpected finding that links a structural heart protein to gene regulation following heart stress suggests potential new avenues for
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Poor nutrition ruled out as cause for obesity in adults abused as children
In a new study, recently published in the journal Preventive Medicine, Assistant Professor Susan Mason from the University of Minnesota
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Researchers identify promising proteins for diagnostic, prognostic use in ALS
Researchers from North Carolina State University have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral
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Extracellular vesicles help pass information between cells and onto offspring
New studies reveal that small, membrane-bound particles transported between cells have wide-ranging and long-term effects in the brain and throughout
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Researchers solve mystery surrounding a form of Batten disease
A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine has uncovered an unexpected mechanism that can explain a form
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Just one energy drink may hurt blood vessel function
Young, healthy adults experienced notably diminished blood vessel function soon after consuming one energy drink, according to preliminary research from
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Clearing up misconceptions about gun violence could make suicide attempts less deadly, study says
When we talk about gun violence in the United States, we talk about homicides. But there are roughly twice as
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