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“Zombie” Virus Fragments Promote Immune Self-Attack in COVID-19

A UCLA-led research team has shown that fragments of the coronavirus may drive inflammation by mimicking the action of specific immune molecules in the body.
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Bacterial Meningitis Causes Lifelong Effects in One-Third of Children

A new study by researchers at the Karolinska Institute, published in JAMA Network Open, sheds some light on the long-term effects of bacterial meningitis.
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Sclerostin Crucial for Heart Health in Diabetes

A study involving the University of Granada (UGR) and published in the journal Cardiovascular Diabetology has shown that sclerostin plays a protective role against the development of atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Molecular Study Confirms Long COVID and ME/CFS Link

People suffering from Long COVID or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) could benefit from a coordinated treatment strategy, a new University of Otago study has found.
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RNA Tagging Maps Gene Expression Changes During Ovulation

RNA tagging has revealed a slew of previously unknown molecular and cellular changes that drive ovulation, which could prove pivotal for developing therapeutics for infertility.
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Lactose Intolerance May Reduce Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

Researchers observed increased milk intake appears to lower the risk of T2D only among people who might have trouble digesting lactose in adulthood and not in people who easily digest lactose.
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DNA Methylation Important for Craniofacial Development

Cleft lip and palate are the most common craniofacial birth defects in humans. Yet despite decades of research, it’s still not known what causes most cases or what can be done to prevent them.
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Six Novel Urine Biomarkers Discovered for Active Renal Lupus

Six proteins found in urine have been identified as biomarkers for lupus nephritis, which may help the early identification of renal involvement in lupus.
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EBV T Cells Play Important Role in Multiple Sclerosis Progression

The body’s immune response to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) may play a role in causing damage in people with multiple sclerosis, according to a new study.
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Researchers Identify Gene That Causes Rare Skeletal Disorder

Researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of a rare skeletal disorder. The study reveals that a defect in a specific gene may cause a disorder that affects the structure of connective tissues.
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