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Removal of gene completely prevents development of aggressive pancreatic cancer in mice
The action of a gene called ATDC is required for the development of pancreatic cancer, a new study finds.
Walnuts may help lower blood pressure for those at risk of heart disease
When combined with a diet low in saturated fats, eating walnuts may help lower blood pressure in people at risk…
Experimental drug shows promise for genetic form of ALS
An early stage trial of an investigational therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) suggests that people could tolerate the experimental…
Alzheimer’s disease is a ‘double-prion disorder’
Two proteins central to the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease act as prions — misshapen proteins that spread through tissue like…
Exaggerated physical differences between male and female superheroes
Superheroes like Thor and Black Widow may have what it takes to save the world in movies like Avengers: Endgame,…
How our brain generates consciousness — and loses it
In a first of its kind study, researchers have used cellular resolution in vivo two-photon calcium imaging in mice to…