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New study improves detection of Epstein-Barr virus DNA in genomic data
Researchers have refined a method to detect Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA within whole genome sequencing (WGS) data, significantly increasing the accuracy of viral screening in large populations.…
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European study finds early Parkinson's markers in blood, paving way for screening tests
STOCKHOLM – Researchers at the Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have identified biological markers that can detect the early stages of Parkinson’s disease in blood samples before significant brain damage occur…
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Patient recounts grueling struggle to be believed by doctors
A woman identified as Jessica said she was forced to plead with doctors for additional testing after they initially downplayed her concerns regarding an issue with her uterine lining.…
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New research identifies ‘fake molecules’ as primary asthma cause, paving way for treatments
CLEVELAND – Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have identified a new class of molecules that may be a primary driver of asthma-related inflammation, challenging the long-held belief that standard leukotrienes…
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Vietnam issues nationwide directive to prevent animal-to-human Nipah virus spread
HANOI – Vietnam’s Department of Livestock and Veterinary Medicine issued a nationwide directive on Jan. 29 ordering proactive measures to prevent the Nipah virus from entering the country.…
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Cochrane review finds no clear evidence cannabis-based medicines relieve chronic nerve pain
Cannabis-based medicines show no clear benefit in relieving chronic nerve pain, according to a new review by the Cochrane research network.…
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New brain-wave technology allows paralyzed patients to control movement without surgical implants
Researchers in Italy and Switzerland have developed a non-invasive method to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain mobility by decoding brain signals.…
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Scientists develop biological ‘tape recorder’ to track gene activity in major breakthrough
Scientists have developed a genetically encoded "protein tape recorder" called CytoTape that can continuously track gene activity inside living cells for up to three weeks.…
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New EEG technology reads brain waves to help paralyzed patients walk again
Scientists in Italy and Switzerland are developing non-invasive brain-monitoring technology to help patients with spinal cord injuries regain mobility.…
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New research explains why cancer patients are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
A new study involving mice may have solved a decades-old medical mystery: why cancer and Alzheimer’s disease rarely occur in the same person.…
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US National Institutes of Health faces paralysis, research grants at risk of freeze
WASHINGTON – More than half of the institutes within the National Institutes of Health are on track to lose all their voting members this year, a vacancy crisis that could soon freeze the government’s ability to award ne…
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Low-dose THC may reduce side effects of HIV medication, study finds
SAN ANTONIO — Long-term, ultra-low doses of THC may reduce chronic inflammation and mitigate the harmful side effects of HIV treatments, according to a new study from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute.…
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DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97, leaving behind a controversial legacy
James Watson, the Nobel Prize-winning American scientist who co-discovered the double helix structure of DNA, has died at the age of 97.…
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'China’s Frankenstein' He Jiankui returns with plans to create hundreds of gene-edited babies
BEIJING — The Chinese scientist who served prison time for creating the world’s first gene-edited babies has resurfaced with a new proposal to use the controversial technology to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.…
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Major study finds no link between acetaminophen during pregnancy and autism or ADHD
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities in children, according to a comprehensive study published Jan. 16 in The Lancet.…
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Breakthrough study finds memory decline accelerates as brain shrinkage worsens
A massive international study has revealed that age-related brain shrinkage triggers a sharp acceleration in memory loss once it crosses a specific threshold.…
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Breakthrough antibody trials offer new hope for a functional HIV cure
Researchers have reported significant breakthroughs toward a "functional cure" for HIV, identifying a method that allows patients to maintain long-term control of the virus without daily medication.…
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CDC removes seven vaccines from routine childhood schedule, sparking alarm among experts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has overhauled its pediatric vaccination guidelines, removing seven vaccines from the routine immunization schedule for children.…
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New York employees sue insurer over ‘ghost networks’ of mental health doctors
NEW YORK — New York City employees have filed a lawsuit against insurance provider EmblemHealth, alleging the company maintains "ghost networks" of mental health providers that are riddled with errors and misleading info…
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UK flu hospitalizations lower than forecast, raising questions over ‘super-flu’ warnings
UK flu outbreak peaks as hospitalizations fall below initial forecasts LONDON — Seasonal flu cases in the United Kingdom appear to have passed their peak following an unusually early start to the season, health officials…