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DNA from ancient viral infections helps embryos develop, mouse study reveals
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA stretch of DNA in the mouse genome left by ancient viral infections is crucial for early development in the womb, new …
Ethics declaration Human blood processed in-house for this project was preselected and included within other ongoing studies. All the studies included were …
When people in the United States start using appetite-suppressing medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, the effects go far beyond weight loss. …
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New Orleans is bringing house calls back to support new moms : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTo support new moms, the city of New Orleans is trying a medical practice from the past: the house call. SACHA PFEIFFER, …
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Alnylam charts five-year plan as sales of key drug miss expectations
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogSAN FRANCISCO — On Sunday, Alnylam, the gene-silencing company that notched one gigantic accomplishment after another over the past five years, set out …
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BCMA-directed mRNA CAR T cell therapy for myasthenia gravis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2b trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOversight The MG-001 part 3 trial was performed in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki and the International Council …
This year’s flu season has been especially harsh, driven in part by the rapid spread of a new variant known as subclade …
We are National Institutes of Health scientists and administrators with more than 50 years of collective civil service. Or, more accurately, we …
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Brain Health Challenge: Doctor Appointments for Your Mind and Body
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCongratulations, you’ve reached the final day of the Brain Health Challenge! Today, we’re asking you to do a few things that might …
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The NOTCH3 extracellular domain is a serum biomarker for pulmonary arterial hypertension
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStudy populations and sample collection Cross-sectional cohorts Between 2010 and 2021, serum samples were prospectively collected from 341 individuals with IPAH and …
Hunger in the U.S. doesn’t look like third-world famine. But the physical impacts on health — and the psychological scars — can …
NASA’s unprecedented decision to prematurely end a mission to the International Space Station (ISS) because of a sick astronaut is shining a …
Basket, a 7-year-old female Border collie, knows the names of over 200 dog toys. A new study finds that certain dogs can …
Welcome back! For Day 4 of the challenge, let’s do a short and fun activity based around a concept called cognitive reserve. …
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Immune profiling in a living human recipient of a gene-edited pig kidney
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogKidney xenotransplantation and sample collection An EGEN-2784 gene-edited pig kidney was transplanted into a 62-year-old male patient with end-stage kidney disease, recently …
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People in Brazil are living past 110 and scientists want to know why
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA Viewpoint published on January 6 in Genomic Psychiatry by Dr. Mayana Zatz and colleagues at the Human Genome and Stem Cell …
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Trump administration’s new food pyramid puts meat, cheese and vegetables at the top : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe Trump administration has unveiled a new food pyramid that puts meat and cheese at the top, alongside fruits and vegetables, and …
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New US food pyramid recommends very high protein diet, beef tallow as healthy fat option, and full-fat dairy
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe U.S. government has officially resurrected the food pyramid — and flipped it on its head. The new food chart emphasizes meats, …
For decades, scientists with big questions about biology have found answers in a tiny worm. That worm — a millimeter-long creature called …
The 5-Day Brain Health Challenge A sharper, more resilient mind starts here. Friday Make 5 Appointments Today, you’re going to do perhaps …
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Anticoagulation to prevent ischemic stroke and neurocognitive impairment in atrial fibrillation: the BRAIN-AF randomized clinical trial
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogNature Medicine, Published online: 07 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-025-04101-y In a multicenter, randomized trial of patients with atrial fibrillation and a low risk …
Sleeping in on weekends to make up for lost sleep during the week may offer mental health benefits for teenagers and young …
People who need walkers are often reluctant to start using them because of stigma. A Colorado researcher has designed a walker she …
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary.ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Lizzy Lawrence leads STAT’s coverage of the Food and Drug Administration. …
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Wegovy Weight-Loss Pills Hit U.S. Pharmacies—Costs and Treatments Explained
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJanuary 5, 2026 3 min read Add Us On GoogleAdd SciAm Wegovy Weight-Loss Pills Are Now Available in the U.S.—Here’s What That …
Welcome to Day 2 of the Brain Health Challenge. Today, we’re talking about food. Your brain is an energy hog. Despite comprising …
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The impact of an oral purified microbiome therapeutic on the gastrointestinal microbiome
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogStudy overview—ethics The VOS phase 3 trial (ECOSPOR III) was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted at 56 US and Canadian …
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This ‘marker’ may be more predictive than cholesterol for heart disease
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogHeart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and …
