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Researchers discover new way inflammation impacts cell communication – World News Network
Researchers have made great strides in understanding how cells interact during inflammation. The study, just published in PNAS, was undertaken over a five-year period and focused on the chemicals that allow cells to function during inflammation, particularly in the central nervous system, where disorders such as multiple sclerosis develop.
Study team finds method for early detection of pancreatic cancer – World News Network
Mostly because it is discovered much later in life, pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of the disease. For screens aimed at early detection, the current markers are too ambiguous and insensitive. Now, a study team has published a novel technique in the journal Angewandte Chemie that may…
Researchers find how seaweed antioxidants help in prevention of Parkinson’s – World News Network
The neurodegenerative condition known as Parkinson's disease is transported by the loss of neurons that produce dopamine, a neurotransmitter essential for both motor control and cognitive function
New study highlights impact of long COVID – World News Network
Researchers from the Universities of Arizona, Oxford, and Leeds examined dozens of previous studies on long Covid to investigate the number and range of people affected, the underlying disease mechanisms, the numerous symptoms that patients develop, and current and future treatments.
Study finds strains of tuberculosis that are most infectious – World News Network
According to a recent study evaluating how various strains migrate across mixed populations in cosmopolitan cities, the chances of an exposed person becoming infected with TB vary depending on whether the human and the bacterium share a hometown.
Researchers reveal how fatty acids in umbilical cord blood cause autism spectrum disorder – World News Network
A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The last several decades have seen a rise in understanding of ASD, particularly in relation to its prevalence and impact on the lives of those who have been diagnosed with…