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A Probiotic to Treat Multiple Sclerosis?

August 9, 2023

Research in mice shows promise of treatment for MS, other autoimmune conditions

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The Most Important Question About Long COVID

August 9, 2023

And why answering it holds the key to treating and preventing this condition and others like it

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How Good Is That AI-Penned Radiology Report? 

August 3, 2023

Scientists design new way to score accuracy of AI-generated radiology reports

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How the Gut Signals to the Brain

August 3, 2023

In a first, scientists define colon neurons specialized for sending different signals to the brain

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Historical DNA Study Connects Living People to Enslaved and Free African Americans at Early Ironworks

August 3, 2023

Genetic analysis offers new way to reveal relationships, help restore ancestral histories

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Half of World’s Population Will Experience a Mental Health Disorder

July 31, 2023

Large-scale study sheds new light on major health problem

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Bone Density Test Can Gauge Heart Attack Risk

July 25, 2023

AI provides quick analysis of routine osteoporosis screening results, reports calcification score

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HMS Physician-Scientist Named WHO Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health

July 20, 2023

Vanessa Kerry says building resilient health systems is key to reducing harm from climate crisis

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Scientists Identify Cells Involved in Correcting Errors During Spatial Navigation

July 19, 2023

Neurons become active when mice exploring a maze correct after making a wrong turn

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Why Studying the Microbiome Is Like Playing Ultimate Frisbee

July 18, 2023

Postdoc Liz Jones fosters team mentality in science and sports

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Bridging a Critical Gap in Care for the World’s Poorest Billion

July 13, 2023

Center named a WHO Collaborating Centre

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Researchers Uncover Signal Needed for Blood-Brain Barrier

July 12, 2023

The signal, produced by neurons, helps the barrier form and maintain its protective properties

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