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Trophoblast cells are invading out of the organoid, mimicking placental cells invading the uterus in the early weeks of pregnancy.
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“Mini-Placentas” Shine Light on the Cause of Pre-Eclampsia

With the incidence of pre-eclampsia slowly creeping up, researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a new way to study this condition as outlined in their paper published in Cell Stem Cell.
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More People Are Living to 100 Than Ever Before

New data from the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that 15,120 centenarians were living in England and Wales in 2022, a 3.7% increase from 2021.
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COVID-19 Virus Targets Dopamine Neurons, Inducing Senescence

SARS-CoV-2 can infect dopamine neurons and trigger senescence, which may shed light on the neurological symptoms of long COVID, such as brain fog, lethargy and depression.
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Effective Weight Loss With Intermittent Fasting Requires Caloric Restriction

Intermittent fasting is popular. However, you should not expect to lose weight unless you also restrict your caloric intake. But there are still many important health benefits to intermittent fasting.
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Nearly-Dead Plants Brought Back to Life After Organelle Discovery

The crucial role of the Golgi apparatus and an associated protein in plant aging has been determined, which researchers showed by bringing nearly-dead plants back to life.
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A Novel Treatment Calms the Cytokine Storm

Researchers from Osaka University discover a novel treatment strategy for cytokine storm, a serious inflammatory syndrome triggered by an infection or severe burn.
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Energy-Starved Breast Cancer Cells Scavenge From Their Surroundings

Breast cancer cells can consume their surroundings to overcome starvation and continue cell growth, according to a new study, which describes a previously unknown method of cancer cell survival.
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Scientists Create a Single-Cell Atlas of the Human Placenta During Labor

During childbirth, numerous physiological and cellular transformations take place in both the mother and infant. Scientists have created a single-cell atlas of the human placenta during labor.
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Likely “Cells of Origin” Pinpointed for Breast Cancer

Potential "cells of origin" that grow into breast cancer in people with a faulty BRCA2 gene have been identified, and researchers have shown they have the potential to be targeted with drugs.
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Mapping the Genome of Oral Stem Cells Holds Hope for Regenerative Medicine

Comparisons of two stem cell populations from extracted wisdom teeth demonstrates significant differences in the cells’ differentiation potential.
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