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Discovery reveals protein involved in Parkinson’s disease also drives skin cancer

A small protein involved in neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease also drives a type of skin cancer known as melanoma,…

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Advanced imaging reveals mechanisms that cause autoimmune disease

People who suffer from the autoimmune disease myasthenia gravis experience muscle weakness that can affect any of the muscles we…

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Handheld device could transform heart disease screening

Researchers have developed a handheld device that could potentially replace stethoscopes as a tool for detecting certain types of heart…

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Discovery of mitochondrial protein opens path to therapeutic advances for heart and Alzheimer’s disease

Calcium transport into and out of mitochondria — the powerhouses of cells — is central to cellular energy production and…

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Findings on T cell exhaustion: The body prepares early for mild to severe disease

Even in the case of uncomplicated infections, the body prepares itself early on for the possibility of a more severe…

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Researchers reveal why young plants may be more vulnerable to disease

From toddlers in daycare to seedlings in forests, young organisms tend to get sick more easily than adults — a…

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New insight into factors associated with a common disease among dogs and humans

The pathogens Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium are common causes of sometimes-fatal intestinal diseases in humans, other mammals and birds worldwide.…

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Layoffs begin at US health agencies charged with tracking disease, researching, regulating food

Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services began receiving notices of dismissal on Tuesday in a…

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Highly accurate blood test diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease, measures extent of dementia

A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer's disease not only aids in the diagnosis of the neurodegenerative condition but also…

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Cost of Having an Autoimmune Disease: Receipts

Welcome to Show the Receipts, a series where we ask interesting people to share exactly how much it costs to…

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