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New Inactive Form of p38 Protein

A team of scientists led by Dr. Maria Macias and Dr. Angel R. Nebreda, both ICREA researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in

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FDA approves breakthrough gene therapies

In a groundbreaking development, the first-ever gene-editing drug for a genetic disease has been approved in the United States. Developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR

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UK Approves First Gene Scissors Therapy

In a groundbreaking move, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the UK has approved the use of Casgevy, a gene-editing drug based

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Surprising Cause of Kidney Disease Discovered

A groundbreaking study has identified the surprising cause of IgA Nephropathy, a common kidney disease. Previously, the cause of the disease was unknown, and there

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New Anxiety Suppression Gene Found

A breakthrough discovery has been made in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Scientists at the University of Bristol have identified a gene that regulates anxiety

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Hairy Moles for Hair Loss

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of California has found a potential link between hairy moles and hair loss. The study focused

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Improved Ultrasound Image Resolution with Mathematical Model

A new mathematical model has been developed that can predict the behavior of ultrasound waves, providing the basis for ultrasound images with significantly higher resolution.

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CD95 Activation Triggers Cancer Cell Self-Destruction

A breakthrough in cancer treatment may be on the horizon, as researchers at the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a mechanism that encourages

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Magic Mushroom Effects Decoded

Psychoactive substance psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, has been used in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses for several years. However, the exact mechanism of how

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Quit Smoking: End Nicotine Addiction

A recent study has found that injuries to a specific network in the brain can lead to spontaneous remission of nicotine addiction. This discovery could