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Lower Body Temperature May Be Key to Slower Aging

Researchers discovered that inducing a prolonged torpor-like state in mice reduced epigenetic aging by 37%. The study found that lower body temperature, not metabolic rate or calorie intake, was the key factor in slowing aging.
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Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies and Genetic Factors Increase MS Risk

New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk factors can be linked to a greatly increased risk of MS.
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How Tuberculosis Protects Itself During Airborne Transmission

MIT researchers have identified a family of genes that Mycobacterium tuberculosis activates to survive airborne transmission. These genes protect the bacteria from oxidative damage as droplets evaporate.
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Molecular Switch Boosts Stem Cell Numbers for Therapies

A single molecular switch is essential for blood stem cells to enter an activated, regenerative state in which they produce new blood cells, according to a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
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Consuming THC While Pregnant May Impact Fetal Lung Development

Oregon Health & Science University researchers have found that consuming cannabis while pregnant could affect fetal lung development and function, potentially leading to the development of chronic respiratory health conditions.
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Plant Hormones Influence Symbiosis With Fungi

New research has shed light on the symbiosis between plants and fungi, underscoring the importance of stress hormones in the process.
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Novel Method To Regenerate Heart Muscle Offers Hope for Heart Failure Treatment

A discovery in cardiac regeneration offers ew hope for the treatment of ischemic heart failure. Published in npj Regenerative Medicine, the study reveals a novel approach to promoting cardiomyocyte proliferation.
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Strains of Aspergillus fumigatus Five Times More Likely To Acquire Resistance to Antifungals

Researchers have identified strains of one of the world's most dangerous pathogens that are five times more likely to acquire antifungal resistance.
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Genetic Variants of ITSN1 Linked to Elevated Parkinson's Disease Risk

Researchers have uncovered gene variants in ITSN1 that are linked to a significantly elevated risk of Parkinson's disease.
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Why Are Some Nerve Cells More Vulnerable to Neurodegeneration?

Using mathematical and computational models, scientists found that certain cells in the hippocampus, a brain area important for memory and navigation, are more vulnerable to tau buildup
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