Researchers in Spain have discovered that a hormone secreted by fat cells that is present at higher levels in women
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Researchers optimize aptamer with enhanced myelin-binding properties for multiple sclerosis treatment
A new study has demonstrated the enhanced ability of an optimized 20-nucleotide derivative of a larger DNA aptamer to bind
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Active ingredient in Roundup weed killer found in popular beers and wine, researchers say
Traces of an ingredient in weed killer have been found in popular beers and wine, according to a study by
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Ronaldo is ‘oblivious’ to pressure, while Neymar chokes under stress
Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘oblivious’ to pressure but Neymar seems to choke under stress: Researchers investigate how professional football players perform
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Researchers discover DNA variants significantly influence body fat distribution
A new breakthrough from the Genetic Investigation of Anthropometric Traits consortium, which includes many public health researchers from the University
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Researchers develop urine test for bladder cancer
Researchers at the School of Medicine have developed a highly sensitive urine test for diagnosing and monitoring bladder cancer. The
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Researchers answer decades-old question about protein found in Alzheimer’s brain plaques
Alzheimer’s-affected brains are riddled with amyloid plaques, protein aggregates consisting mainly of amyloid-β. However, amyloid-β is a fragment produced from
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Researchers identify experimental immunotherapy approach to target acute myeloid leukemia
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have identified a potential way to target a subtype of acute
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Researchers discover an immune response associated with the development of idiopathic scoliosis (IS) in zebrafish
Idiopathic scoliosis (IS) is a complex genetic disorder that affects approximately 4 per cent of children worldwide, yet its underlying
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Researchers find biomarkers for identifying Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment in saliva samples
The discovery of three biomarkers that detect mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s has the potential to lead to the development
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