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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, 2023March 6, 2023 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, 2023March 3, 2023 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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            Engineering bacteria to fight antibiotic-resistant strains

            Posted on February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 by Ruby Costigan

            Scientists engineered live bacteria to fight other, harmful bacteria that cause lung infections. This could be another way to tackle…

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              Childhood trauma can accelerate aging

              Posted on February 13, 2023February 15, 2023 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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                The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise

                Posted on February 9, 2023February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

                Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.

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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, 2023January 20, 2023 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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