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·May 7, 2023·6 min read

Study Using AI Reveals Secondary Bacterial Pneumonia, Not Cytokine Storm, Found as Key Factor in COVID-19 Fatalities

AI study found secondary bacterial pneumonia, rather than the "cytokine storm," is a significant factor in COVID-19-related fatalities.

·May 7, 2023·54 min read

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk in Males

In a new study, researchers have found that young men with cannabis use disorder are at an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·May 6, 2023·7 min read

Cannabis Use Disorder Linked to Increased Schizophrenia Risk in Males

A new study finds that young men with cannabis use disorder are at an increased risk of developing schizophrenia. The study, which analyzed health records data of more than 6 million people in Denmark, estimated that up to 30% of schizophrenia cases among young men aged 21-30 might have been prevented by avoiding cannabis use disorder, highlighting the need for preventative measures and treatments for cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia.

·May 6, 2023·10 min read

Breaking the Darkness: Reactivating Dormant Cells in the Retina Brings New Hope for Vision Regeneration

Researchers have found a way to reactivate dormant cells in the retina to restore vision in mice, without the need for transplantation.

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·May 6, 2023·4 min read

Breaking the Darkness: Reactivating Dormant Cells in the Retina Brings New Hope for Vision Regeneration

Researchers discovered a way to reactivate dormant cells in the retina of mice to restore vision, without the need for transplantation. The team discovered dormant glial cells can be transformed into cells sharing properties with cone photoreceptors, which enable color perception, reading and driving. The approach, which uses two genes to transform Müller cells into retinal neurons, could offer new hope for developing regenerative therapies to replace lost cells in retinal degeneration.

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·May 6, 2023·5 min read

New Study Sheds Light on Long COVID: Immunity and Neurological Symptoms Explored

Researchers have uncovered crucial findings regarding Long COVID, discovering significant immune system and nervous system changes that could explain the neurological symptoms experienced by patients.

·May 5, 2023·10 min read

Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

The findings indicate that nutritional interventions such as the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and probiotics may slow the progression of AD.

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·May 5, 2023·5 min read

Nourishing the Mind: Nutritional Interventions to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

A new systematic review examined nutritional interventions for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The review identified 38 studies, including randomized clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses. The findings indicate that nutritional interventions such as the Mediterranean diet, ketogenic diet, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, and probiotics may slow the progression of AD and improve cognitive function and quality of life in mild-to-moderate cases.

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·May 5, 2023·5 min read

Novel Proteins Designed With Generative AI

Researchers developed an AI system called ProteinSGM, which uses generative diffusion to create entirely new therapeutic proteins. The model learns from image representations to generate fully new proteins that appear to be biophysically real, meaning they fold into configurations that enable them to carry out specific functions within cells. The researchers hope the system will help advance the field of generative biology, promising to speed drug development by making the design and testing of entirely new therapeutic proteins more efficient and flexible.

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·May 5, 2023·10 min read

Interactive Art Exhibitions Can Improve Mood and Reduce Anxiety

People reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety after just a few minutes of viewing an interactive Monet Water Lily art exhibition from Google Arts and Culture.