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Meta-analysis finds omega-3 fatty acids improve cardiovascular outcomes
Meta-analysis shows the reduction of cardiovascular risk with omega-3 fatty acids supplementation is greatest for eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) monotherapy …
Read Full ArticleEngineered yeast probiotics developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease
Engineered yeast probiotics can target inflammation, tissue scarring, and gut microbiome imbalance associated with inflammatory bowel disease. …
Read Full ArticleSARS-CoV-2 hijacks two key metabolic pathways to rapidly replicate in host cells
Study identifies metabolic pathways highjacked by SARS-CoV-2 for viral replication. …
Read Full ArticleNewly discovered subset of brain cells fight inflammation with instructions from the gut
A newly discovered anti-inflammatory pathway may guide researchers toward innovative multiple sclerosis or brain tumor treatments. …
Read Full ArticleNanoparticle drug-delivery system developed to treat brain disorders
Use of a nanoparticle drug-delivery system in mouse models results in unprecedented siRNA penetration across the blood-brain barrier. …
Read Full ArticleModerna COVID-19 vaccine trial shows 94.1 percent efficacy
Results from the ongoing phase 3 clinical trial demonstrate efficacy in preventing symptomatic COVID-19 infections and severe illness. …
Read Full ArticleCommon diabetes drug may trigger rare complications for COVID-19 patients
Diabetes patients on glucose-lowering drugs may be at increased risk for diabetic ketoacidosis when they contract COVID-19. …
Read Full ArticleBreast cancer study uncovers how macrophages may contribute to a therapeutic weak spot
Immunosuppressive macrophages may exacerbate the breast cancer microenvironment, dampening the benefits of PARP inhibitor therapy. …
Read Full ArticleBlood test for alzheimer’s disease predicts future cognitive decline in healthy people
Levels of an N-terminal fragment of tau protein in blood predict future cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. …
Read Full ArticleYoung people hospitalized with COVID-19 face substantial adverse outcomes
Researchers found 21 percent of young adults (aged 18-34) hospitalized with COVID-19 required intensive care, 10 percent required mechanical ventilation and 2.7 percent died. …
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