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Certain Drugs Eliminate PFAS From the Body Faster

Discover how certain medications can aid in the elimination of PFAS from the body, revealing new avenues for managing this environmental toxin.
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Safe New Target Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia Identified

Targeting a specialized group of histones is safe and opens new therapeutic opportunities for treating blood cancers, a new study reveals.
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Smart Patch Boosts Heart Repair After Heart Attack

MIT engineers developed a programmable drug-delivery patch that can promote tissue healing and blood vessel regrowth following a heart attack.
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The “Rotten-Egg” Gas That Kills Fungal Pathogens

Researchers found that hydrogen sulfide, the gas behind the smell of rotten eggs, killed fungal pathogens within hours in lab tests. The discovery suggests a potential new topical treatment for drug-resistant nail infections.
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Molecular Dynamics Simulations Accurately Capture RNA Folding

Learn how advanced molecular dynamics simulations can improve RNA-based therapeutics by modeling complex folding processes.
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Protein BVRA Shields Neurons From Oxidative Stress

New research from Johns Hopkins Medicine shows that the enzyme biliverdin reductase A (BVRA) plays a direct protective role against oxidative stress in neurons, independent of its role in producing the yellow pigment bilirubin.
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Antimicrobial Peptides Target Salmonella To Improve Food Safety

Two antimicrobial peptides effectively killed Salmonella in chickens, highlighting their potential to enhance food safety and combat antibiotic resistance.
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ABHD11 Inhibition Reduces T-Cell Activity in Autoimmune Conditions

A new study led by Swansea University has revealed a new way to potentially treat certain autoimmune diseases by targeting a protein that helps regulate energy production in immune cells.
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Astrovirus Uses Antibody Pathway To Invade Human Cells

The discovery of astrovirus binding to an immune antibody receptor illuminates new paths for vaccine design and treatment repurposing.
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New Gene Found To Predict Severe Gout Drug Reactions

A newly identified genetic marker may significantly improve the ability to predict life-threatening reactions to the gout medication allopurinol in US patients.
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