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Personalized DNA Vaccine Shows Promise in Treating Glioblastoma
A small phase I study indicates that a bespoke DNA vaccine can increase immune response and extend survival rates for patients with aggressive brain tumors.
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Eosinophils Drive Intestinal Remodelling and Innate Defence During Reproduction
New research published in Nature identifies a previously unrecognized role for eosinophils in managing intestinal changes and immune protection during reproduction.
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FDA Reviews Ensitrelvir as First Oral Pill to Prevent COVID-19 After Exposure
The drug ensitrelvir, already approved in Japan, showed a 67% reduction in infection risk during Phase 3 trials for post-exposure prophylaxis.
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Non-antibiotic drugs may accelerate antimicrobial resistance
Research indicates that common medications, including painkillers and pharmaceuticals in waterways, may contribute to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Systemic Drug Design Flaws Hinder New Antibiotic Development
Researchers warn that treating antibiotics like standard pharmaceuticals ignores the unique biological challenges of bacterial resistance.
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Ensitrelvir Pill Reduces COVID-19 Infection Risk After Exposure
A phase 3 trial of the drug ensitrelvir, known as Xocova, showed a 67% reduction in COVID-19 infection risk for people treated after exposure.
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Scientists Identify Thousands of New Proteins in Human 'Dark Proteome'
Researchers have uncovered over 1,700 previously unknown microproteins that may be essential for cell survival and play roles in human diseases.
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Anaesthetized Brains Process Language and Predict Speech, Study Finds
Research indicates the hippocampus remains active during general anesthesia, parsing the meaning of spoken words and anticipating subsequent speech.
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Androgen loss accelerates brain tumor growth via HPA axis activation
Research published in Nature indicates that the loss of testosterone suppresses anti-tumor immunity and triggers the HPA axis to drive glioblastoma progression in males.
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Protein Discovery Challenges 60-Year Understanding of Fat Metabolism
Researchers found that the HSL protein maintains fat cell health in the nucleus, contradicting long-held beliefs about its role in obesity.
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Unconscious Brain Can Process Language and Predict Words
Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine found that brains under general anesthesia can decode stories and predict upcoming words.
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Rise in Testosterone Therapy Use Prompts Medical Scrutiny
Medical professionals and researchers are evaluating the safety and necessity of testosterone replacement therapy as it gains popularity via social media and private clinics.