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Cowpea virus immunotherapy prevents cancer metastases
Plant-based virus stimulates the body’s immune response to fight off established and budding cancer metastases.
Amyloid beta: Bad for the brain, good for the liver
A new study finds that amyloid beta, a culprit in Alzheimer’s disease, is important for maintaining a healthy liver.
Fertility treatment finds gentler way to handle embryos using magnetic nanoparticles
A unique approach to the remote control of embryos in lab setups could transform what is possible with fertility treatments and IVF.
Certain probiotics could help prevent and manage heart disease
Study finds patients with high risk factors for cardiovascular disease may benefit from preemptive use of specific probiotics.
New local anesthetic delivery system offers longer lasting pain relief, fewer side effects
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How a gut-on-a-chip is getting to the bottom of our gut’s microbiome
This artificial gut will allow scientists to gain deeper insights into the biome that exists there and how dysregulation can lead to disease.
Smart wearable device monitors high-risk postpartum women
A cloud-integrated wearable device could help catch postpartum problems during those critical first weeks after delivery.
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