Gene involved in male infertility discovered
A gene that controls the completion of meiosis in spermatogenesis has been discovered by researchers from Kumamoto University. Until now, details of the mechanism that inactivates the expression of genes involved in the meiotic program during spermatogenesis had not been…
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Antiviral strategy using synthetic peptoid has promising implications for fighting infection
Scientists have manufactured a synthetic form of peptide to combat viral infections, with successful tests already conducted on HSV-1 as well as SARS-CoV-2, showing no signs of cytotoxicity and improving the treatment of viral infections, with many potential applications. This…
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Recover better and sleep deeper with these super-simple high-tryptophan recipes
From eggs to peanuts, the super amino acid tryptophan is responsible for loads of the key functions in our bodies – including recovery. Perhaps you always breakfast on eggs or you snack on nuts throughout the day. Both are high…
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Maintaining good hydration throughout life may reduce the risk of heart failure
Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of developing heart failure, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2021. Our study suggests that maintaining good hydration can prevent or at least slow down the changes within the heart…
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Study identifies a novel potential biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma
Aging-US published "Comprehensive analysis of the competing endogenous circRNA-lncRNA-miRNA-mRNA network and identification of a novel potential biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma" which reported that there is still a lack of comprehensive analysis of the circular RNA -long non-coding RNA -miRNA-mRNA ceRNA…
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Drama giving heroic carers the starring role they deserve
Drama giving heroic carers the starring role they so richly deserve: They sacrifice so much to help so many. Now, as Killing Eve star Jodie Comer stars in a new TV drama, its scriptwriter reveals his own deeply personal inspiration…
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Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
(Reuters) – The U.S. drug regulator granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, prompting President Joe Biden to make a fresh pitch to vaccine sceptics to get the shot to fight the pandemic.FILE PHOTO: A view shows a sign…
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Why Failing At Something Is Actually Good For Your Brain
Failure is an unavoidable fact of life. Whatever way you try to avoid it, you’ll always experience the feeling of not succeeding in something, whether that’s a lower grade than you expected on a test, not landing a job interview…
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U.S. review of COVID origins due Tuesday, but public must wait for unclassified version
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki gives a news briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., August 23, 2021. REUTERS/Leah MillisWASHINGTON (Reuters) – White House press secretary Jen Psaki said a review on the origins of COVID-19 sought by…
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Diabetes type 2: The sign of blood sugar on your foot to spot that could ‘save your life’
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
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