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Disparities Persist in Lipid Control

August 30, 2022

Even with improvements in lipid levels, disparities remain as a cardiovascular disease risk factor

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Old Mysteries, New Insights

August 25, 2022

Ancient DNA illuminates 15,000 years of history at Europe-Asia crossroads

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A Sense of Place

August 24, 2022

Research in mice reveals molecular mechanisms that underlie spatial mapping in the brain

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When Recovery Goes Awry

August 22, 2022

New findings reveal how recovery progresses following inflammation triggered by injury or illness

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Glaucoma-Alzheimer’s Link

August 16, 2022

Gene associated with Alzheimer’s risk could provide treatment strategy to prevent vision loss

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TB Drug vs. COVID?

August 15, 2022

Study looks at BCG vaccine, COVID protection for people with type 1 diabetes

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One for All?

August 15, 2022

New antibody neutralizes all known SARS-CoV-2 variants in lab tests

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Spit Take

August 8, 2022

Portable platform could test saliva for SARS-CoV-2 RNA, antibodies

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Making House Calls Guided by AI

August 4, 2022

First standalone computer vision, machine learning tool for surgical wound infections debuts

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Ready-made CAR T Cells

August 4, 2022

New method could allow scaled-up production of generic cells for cancer immunotherapies

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Many Paths to Failure

August 4, 2022

Researchers find heart failure arises from mutations in numerous distinct genes

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Undercounting COVID Cases?

August 2, 2022

New evidence suggests need to take vaccination status into account

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