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To minimize inflammation in IBD, scientists have developed a synthetic enzyme that targets multiple problematic pathways.
How the brain protects itself from the negative effects of CBD
To understand CBD’s impact and the risks associated with consumption, researchers explore how a fellow brain cell prevents toxicity in neurons.
A long-lasting drug delivery system to treat HIV
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