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Attack from the gut: Intestinal bacteria cause surgical infections
A new study shows that, in most cases, intestinal bacteria are the causative agents of surgical infections. …
Getting around muscle aging
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Artificial intelligence rapidly predicts genetics of cancerous brain tumors
Using artificial intelligence, researchers have discovered how to screen for genetic mutations in cancerous brain tumors in under 90 seconds. …
Global warming sparks rise in potentially fatal Vibrio vulnificus bacterial infections
Computer modeling predicts that continued global warming would see a rise in the number and spread of potentially fatal infections caused by Vibrio vulnificus bacteria found along parts of the United States coastline. …
Removal of both ovaries in younger women associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease
Surgical removal of both ovaries in women younger than 43 is associated with an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism. …
Exercise therapy is safe and may improve quality of life for many heart failure patients
For many people with heart failure, supervised exercise therapy is safe and may offer substantial improvement in exercise capacity and quality of life, even more than medications. …
COVID-19 is associated with increased risk of gastrointestinal disorders
COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk of developing long-term gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome. …
Gut immune cells linked to stress-induced depression
T cell-driven changes in the gut microbiome may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression. …
Base editing corrects mutation that causes rare immune deficiency
Base editing technology could be used as a one-time treatment for the rare and deadly genetic disease CD3 delta severe combined immunodeficiency. …
Unexplained infertility in women associated with pathogenic gene variants
About 17 percent of women with unexplained infertility also have gene variants known to cause disease, including heart disease, cancer, and rare disorders like ALS. …
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Attack from the gut: Intestinal bacteria cause surgical infections
A new study shows that, in most cases, intestinal bacteria are the causative agents of surgical infections. …
Diet and Lifestyle
Gut immune cells linked to stress-induced depression
T cell-driven changes in the gut microbiome may affect brain functions linked to stress-induced disorders such as depression. …
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Biomarkers show promise for identifying early risk of pancreatic cancer
Researchers have identified a set of biomarkers that could help determine whether cysts on the pancreas are likely to develop into pancreatic cancer. …
