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A safer approach to gene editing

Posted on May 18, 2023June 12, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Researchers used virus proteins to deliver the CRISPR system into cells for faster and safer gene editing.

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    Boosting immune cells to better fight cancer

    Posted on May 15, 2023May 11, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Scientists found blocking a specific protein from some immune cells can boost their ability to fight cancer.

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      How does COVID-19 impact gut health?

      Posted on May 11, 2023May 10, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists find a key player in the gut’s immune system has taken heavy hits from seemingly unrelated COVID-19 infections.

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        New biological signals could help diagnose anaphylactic events

        Posted on May 8, 2023May 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Researchers used metabolomics to find new biological signals that can better predict anaphylactic events. These signals can help doctors…

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          How well does the HPV vaccine prevent cervical cancer?

          Posted on April 24, 2023March 30, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Scientists conducted a follow-up on the Costa Rica HPV vaccine trial after 11 years. They showed the HPV vaccine almost perfectly prevents…

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            Scientists link autoimmune activities in the central and peripheral nervous systems

            Posted on April 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found overlap between an autoimmune disease in the central nervous system and symptoms in the peripheral nervous system.

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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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                  Do pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease?

                  Posted on March 13, 2023February 27, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

                  Researchers found women who have complications during pregnancy could be at a higher risk of developing heart disease for up to 46 years…

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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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