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Astrocytes mediate deficits in learning and memory triggered by social isolation

March 16, 2023 animal behavior, astrocyte function, calcium channel, GABA, Research, social isolation, TRPA1

The researchers propose a mechanism by which changes in the environment influence astrocyte function which in turn affects animal behavior.

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Clinical trial finds that oral drug MK-0616 substantially reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol

March 14, 2023 atherosclerosis, bad cholesterol, Cardiovascular Disease, LDL-cholesterol, MK-0616, PCSK9 inhibitor, Research

MK-016 could offer another potential option to achieve guideline-recommended LDL-C levels resulting in reduction of cardiovascular risk.

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What is the risk of excessive folic acid intake?

March 9, 2023 Birth defects, folic acid, Research, spina bifida

Data in animal models support that folic acid supplementation should be restricted to an ideal benefit range.

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Researchers are making strides in the fight against gastroenteritis

March 7, 2023 cellular injury, CLIC pathway, gastroenteritis, GII4, human norovirus entry mechanism, Norovirus, Research

The findings provide insight into the viral infection process, highlighting unique pathways and targets for developing effective therapeutics.

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Cast your vote for Baylor College of Medicine in the STAT Madness Science Competition.

March 2, 2023 Research, science competition, STAT Madness

Support Baylor College of Medicine research. Vote to help these studies move up in the competition.

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Microbiome’s link to severe graft-versus-host disease suggests potential treatment

February 28, 2023 bone marrow transplant, GVHD, iron chelator, microbiome, oxygen, Research

This is one of the first studies to provide an explanation and a potential solution for the imbalance in the gut microbiome that exacerbates GVHD.

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Metastatic cancer cells reveal potential vulnerabilities with implications for therapy

February 23, 2023 metastatic cancer, molecular pathways, molecular subtypes, Research

This study identified molecular pathways that are common to many different metastatic cancers, regardless of tumor origin.

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How to compensate for loss of gene function? Think alternative splicing

February 21, 2023 alternative slicing, gene duplication, MBNL gene, Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1, paralog gene, Research

Researchers uncovered new insights into a little studied biological mechanism that impacts Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1 severity and also is applicable to other diseases.

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Better understanding of craniofacial birth defects opens new roads for regenerative medicine

February 16, 2023 craniofacial development, microRNA, Research

The findings could lead to strategies to generate healthy cells to repair craniofacial defects in human patients.

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Altered gut microbiome and its products promote endometriosis in animal model

February 9, 2023 diagnostics, endometriosis, gut microbiome, microbiome metabolites, Research, treatment

The findings open the door to explore novel therapies and diagnostic tools for this undertreated condition.