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Researchers identify a protein link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Posted on March 23, 2023April 17, 2023 by Sciworthy

Researchers showed a specific protein found in patients with type 2 diabetes also occurs in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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    Shark antibodies used in new antiviral therapies

    Posted on March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found therapeutics derived from sharks are effective in treating emerging variants of SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses.

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      Are probiotics good for your health?

      Posted on March 9, 2023June 13, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Swedish scientists show taking probiotics for more than a month can improve gastrointestinal health and reduce inflammation.

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        New therapies to aid muscle regeneration

        Posted on March 6, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists enhance muscle regeneration by combining two methods to boost the energy factories of damaged cells.

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          Editing traitorous genes to fight cancer

          Posted on February 27, 2023February 26, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists deleted genes responsible for "traitorous cells" that stop the immune system from fighting brain cancer.

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            Underground microbes capture greenhouse gases

            Posted on February 20, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers showed microbes living on the walls of underground caves can take up and store carbon dioxide and methane from the atmosphere.

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              Childhood trauma can accelerate aging

              Posted on February 13, 2023June 24, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Researchers find childhood neglect and abuse can accelerate aging, leaving those affected vulnerable to age-related diseases like dementia.

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                A modified mumps vaccine for COVID-19

                Posted on February 6, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Researchers created a new vaccine candidate for COVID-19 using the existing measles, mumps, rubella vaccine.

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                  Frequently moisturized infants are more likely to develop food allergies later in life

                  Posted on January 30, 2023June 25, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Researchers find that three-month-old infants who are moisturized several times a day are more likely to develop a food allergy by three…

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                    Thinking like a bacterium can improve water quality

                    Posted on January 23, 2023February 15, 2023 by Sciworthy

                    Researchers show mathematical models based on cell biology can help lake managers reduce toxic algal blooms and improve the quality of our…

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