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Bacteria engineered to produce Parkinson’s disease drug in the gut

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Researchers have engineered a harmless strain of gut bacteria to produce a key drug used to treat Parkinson's disease patients

New research presented at the American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics annual meeting has demonstrated the potential for genetically engineered bacteria to be an effective Parkinson’s disease treatment. The researchers created a bacteria that can synthesize a consistent source of medicine inside a patient’s gut, and animal tests have demonstrated it is safe and effective.

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New study shows COVID-19 can cause brain inflammation and small bleeds

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A new study published in Nature Communications has offered the most comprehensive investigation to date into the effects of COVID-19 on the brain using nonhuman primates. The study found SARS-CoV-2 infection, regardless of disease severity, can lead to… Continue reading New study shows COVID-19 can cause brain inflammation and small bleeds→

Trial shows arthritis drug restores hair in a third of alopecia patients

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In pursuit of a treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, scientists have found new success by repurposing a common arthritis drug. An impressive portion of trial participants were able to regrow their hair following … Continue reading Trial shows arthritis drug restores hair in a third of alopecia patients→

Trial shows arthritis drug restores hair in a third of alopecia patients

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In pursuit of a treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss, scientists have found new success by repurposing a common arthritis drug. An impressive portion of trial participants were able to regrow their hair following … Continue reading Trial shows arthritis drug restores hair in a third of alopecia patients→

Global effort realizes first 100% complete sequence of human genome

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An international team of scientists has published the first complete, gap-free sequence of the human genome. The new reference genome adds hundreds of millions of base pairs to earlier drafts, filling in some crucial gaps that will improve studies of d… Continue reading Global effort realizes first 100% complete sequence of human genome→

Global effort realizes first 100% complete sequence of human genome

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An international team of scientists has published the first complete, gap-free sequence of the human genome. The new reference genome adds hundreds of millions of base pairs to earlier drafts, filling in some crucial gaps that will improve studies of d… Continue reading Global effort realizes first 100% complete sequence of human genome→

Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones

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After six years of development and hundreds of prototypes Dyson has finally launched its first foray into the wearable market, unveiling one of the weirdest products we’ve seen in a long time. Called The Zone, Dyson has combined noise-cancelling headph… Continue reading Dyson gets weird, mashing a wearable air purifier with headphones→

Superfast electron rains detected pouring down onto Earth

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Researchers at UCLA have discovered a new form of space weather – superfast electron rains that precipitate into the atmosphere from the radiation belts. The team says the events could affect satellites, spacecraft and astronauts, but aren’t accounted … Continue reading Superfast electron rains detected pouring down onto Earth→

Concrete made with old tires proves itself in real-world setting

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With a notoriously large carbon footprint, concrete is a prime target for researchers developing greener materials for the future of construction. A number of studies have shown how old rubber tires can be used to make versions that are stronger, more … Continue reading Concrete made with old tires proves itself in real-world setting→