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October 29, 2024 Edition

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Diverse group meditating in a yoga studio.

Sex differences in how the body reduces pain

A study suggests that meditation for pain relief may work through different systems in females and males.

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Computer generated image of six differently-shaped brain cells that may be harmed first by Alzheimer’s disease: SST_3, SST-11, SST_19, SST_25, SNCG_4, and LAMP_5.

Atlas of Alzheimer’s disease progression

An atlas of cellular changes in the brain during Alzheimer’s disease revealed two distinct phases of disease progression.

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Illustration of healthy bone marrow showing spongy texture and cells within.

Why protective antibodies fade after COVID-19 vaccines

New findings could help explain why the immune protection generated by COVID-19 vaccines tends to decline over time.

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Gut bacteria may reduce cholesterol and lower heart disease risk

April 16, 2024 — Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart disease.
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Rejuvenating the immune system by depleting certain stem cells

April 16, 2024 — Researchers found that depleting certain stem cells improved the immune systems of aged mice.
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Sensor monitors bladder fullness

April 16, 2024 — Researchers developed a wireless implantable device that can monitor bladder filling and emptying in real time and send data to a smartphone.
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How lung distress from SARS-CoV-2 can cause heart damage

April 2, 2024 — Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart tissue without directly infecting it.
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Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer

April 2, 2024 — Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.
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Skin test detects evidence of Parkinson’s and related disorders

April 2, 2024 — A study showed that a simple skin biopsy could identify people who had Parkinson’s disease or similar disorders with a high degree of accuracy.
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Weight-loss surgery yields long-term benefits for type 2 diabetes

March 26, 2024 — Bariatric surgery helped people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood glucose years later compared to medical and lifestyle interventions.
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Altered brain connections in youth with ADHD

March 26, 2024 — Youth with ADHD have elevated brain activity connecting the frontal cortex with the information processing centers deep in the brain.
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Coordinating speech and breathing in the brain

March 26, 2024 — Researchers identified a brain circuit that controls vocalization and prevents it from interfering with breathing in mice.

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