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Parkinson’s protein clumps drain brain cells of energy
Parkinson’s protein clumps drain brain cells of energy Parkinson’s disease protein clumps can drain brain cells of energy by breaking down adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule responsible for powering cellular activities. The protein clumps, composed of alpha-synuclein, reshape themselves to trap ATP in a small pocket, causing it to break apart and release energy, similar […]
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There’s a link between childhood stress and later chronic disease
There’s a link between childhood stress and later chronic disease New research has found a strong link between higher stress in children and adverse health conditions for them later in life. The study, published in PNAS, used measurable metrics of health over time to quantify the impact of childhood stress on adult health. Childhood stress […]
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1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine
1 gene, 1 disease no more – acknowledging the full complexity of genetics could improve and personalize medicine Genetic inheritance is more complex than previously thought, with millions of genetic variants influencing traits and diseases. The study of a single gene or mutation can be misleading, as multiple genetic variants interact to determine disease development […]
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A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about A red meat allergy from tick bites, known as alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading rapidly across the US and globally, affecting an estimated 450,000 people in the US. The allergy is caused by […]
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Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s
Poor sleep quality could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s Poor sleep quality may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research from Yale School of Medicine. A study found that individuals who spent less time in slow-wave sleep and rapid-eye movement (REM) sleep had smaller volumes of the inferior parietal region, […]
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How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains
How bird flu differs from seasonal flu − an infectious disease researcher explains Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, has been spreading in birds and cattle, infecting 70 Americans and causing two deaths as of April 8, 2025. The risk to people from bird flu is currently low, but experts are concerned that the […]
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Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution Workers who are in frequent contact with potentially sick animals are at high risk of bird flu infection. Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer details […]
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Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes
Chronic kidney disease often goes undiagnosed, but early detection can prevent severe outcomes Testing for kidney function can help identify chronic kidney disease early enough to intervene. PIXOLOGICSTUDIO/Science Photo Library via Getty Images For a disease afflicting 35.5 million people in the U.S., chronic kidney disease flies under the radar. Only half the people who […]
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