Metabolism-focused startup aims to shorten time between scientific insight and therapies
One of the major challenges in modern medicine is the length of time required to turn new scientific insights into
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Researchers discover key differences between the exercise-trained heart and failing heart
Regular exercise protects patients from heart disease whereas conditions such as high blood pressure can lead to heart failure and
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Study identifies molecular link between aging and neurodegeneration
For decades researchers have worked to shed light on the causes of neurodegenerative disorders, a group of devastating conditions, including
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Striking a balance between immunity and inflammation
Hookworms infect nearly 430 million people in the world, mostly in countries where sanitation is poor, and people often walk
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What’s the link between ‘hobbits’ and modern humans?
About 12 years ago, scientists discovered a new species of “small” humans that they called Homo floresiensis and dubbed “hobbits”
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New light shed on relationship between calorie-burning fat and muscle function
Abundant in human babies and small mammals, brown adipose tissue (BAT), or brown fat, was only recently discovered in human
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Neural link between depression and bad sleep identified
The neural link between depression and sleep problems has been identified for the first time in a new study by
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Link found between bitter-taste sensitivity and cancer risk
High bitter-taste sensitivity is associated with a significantly increased risk of cancer in older British women, according to researchers who
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