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This is a computerized drawing of the Hep C virus

·June 7, 2019·4 min read

Scientists discover how hepatitis C ‘ghosts’ our immune system

Hepatitis C virus increases the expression of SOCS, dulling the normal immune system response to viral infections. This may explain why Hepatitis C 'hides' in the immune system, leading to a lack of diagnosis in those suffering the infection.

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·June 7, 2019·3 min read

High levels of rare gut bacteria may be linked to restless legs syndrome

Findings from a small sample study link small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) to restless leg syndrome.

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·June 7, 2019·3 min read

Research sheds new light on how brain stem cells are activated

A new study in fruit fly models reveals STRIPAK components act as a switch to turn off quiescence and turn on the reactivation of neural stem cells.

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·June 6, 2019·3 min read

12 genes at the root of multiple sclerosis identified

12 genes associated with familial multiple sclerosis have been identified. The findings provide a molecular rationale for the chronic inflammation, demyelination and neurodegeneration associated with MS. Identifying new genetic targets could help with the development of novel treatments to prevent multiple sclerosis in those with a genetic risk.

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·June 6, 2019·3 min read

Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations

Neural small RNAs regulate germline genes to control behavior transgenerationally in nematodes.

This shows the BBB created on the organ-chip

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·June 6, 2019·4 min read

Scientists recreate blood-brain barrier defect outside the body

Using induced pluripotent stem cells derived from patients with neurodegenerative disorders, researcher recreated the blood-brain barrier inside Organ-Chips.

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·June 5, 2019·3 min read

Nanotechnology treatment reverses multiple sclerosis in mice

Extracting nanosized exosomes from bone marrow stem cells and injecting them into mice, researchers reverse symptoms of multiple sclerosis.

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·June 5, 2019·4 min read

Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorder

A genetic liability for major depression increases suicide risk across other psychiatric disorders.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

Gene mutation evolved to cope with modern high-sugar diets

A variant of the CHC22 gene evolved to help people adapt to the modern, higher sugar diet. However, many people still retain the older version of the genetic variant, which does not allow for correct metabolism of modern diets and may be linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes.

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·June 4, 2019·4 min read

‘Only the stressed die young’: Trade-off mechanisms between stress, resilience and longevity

Flies lacking Ets21c died much faster when exposed to oxidative stress. Findings reveal a new molecular switch that could be responsible for a longer life and stress resilience.

This is a drawing of a swiss army knife covered in bacteria

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·June 4, 2019·3 min read

Gut check: Researchers describe role of gut bacteria in drug response

Researchers have identified causal links between microbiota gene content and metabolic activity which impacts personal differences in drug metabolism. The findings help explain why some people don't respond to, or have adverse side effects from taking medications, while others don't.