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Scientists shed light on antidepressant effects of bright light therapy
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An organ-on-chip simulates the effects of cosmic radiation on astronauts
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Cutting out processed foods doesn’t automatically make a diet healthier
Switching to less processed does not guarantee a healthy diet; the types of foods may be more important than their level of processing.
Gold nanoparticles help hydras regrow their heads
Gold nanoparticles and near-infrared light speed up regeneration and reproduction in hydras, providing insights for regenerative medicine.
Nanoparticles disrupt placenta, potentially affecting fetal development
Nanoparticles disrupted the placenta’s secretion of biomolecules essential for blood vessel growth, hormone production, and immune function.
A patch fitted with stem cells helps repair damaged spinal cords
A patch delivers electrical pulses to help support stem cell growth, helping mice recover mobility in their hind legs in preliminary studies.
Severe digestive symptoms in glycogen storage disease linked to gut microbiota
Scientists discover interactions between gut bacteria and immune cells that cause inflammatory bowel disease in glycogen storage disease.
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