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Small Molecule Drug Could Prevent Kidney Fibrosis
ETC159, currently in phase I trials for colorectal, ovarian and pancreatic cancers, could also be used to treat liver fibrosis.
Flies Experience Anxiety, Too
Researchers have identified genes linked to wall-following behavior in flies when they are feeling anxious, shedding light on the fundamental mechanisms underlying anxiety.
What Happens When Students Sleep Five-Hour Nights
Researchers have found that after a week of sleeping only five hours a night, teenagers suffered significant cognitive degradation.
MicroRNA Linked To Abnormal Brain Development In Autism
The dysregulation of a brain-specific microRNA leads to abnormal brain development which could be one of the underlying causes of autism spectrum disorder.
Cell Conversion? There’s An App For That
Mogrify is an algorithm that helps researchers predict the set of transcription factors required to convert one cell type into another.
Soccer-Inspired Strategy Uncovers Links Between Cognition & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A systems genetics approach has helped scientists discover the network of genes involved in both cognition and neurodevelopmental disease.
Activating Autophagy To Treat Metabolic Disease
Patients with glucose-6-phosphate deficiency (G6PD) could finally have a way to avoid fatty liver, enhancing their chances of living beyond early adulthood.
Food Associated With Childhood Obesity Identified
Potato chips are the top obesity-causing food for children and adolescents to consume, say scientists.
Teasing Out The Differences Between Breast Fibroepithelial Tumors
Researchers have mapped the genetic landscape of two distinct forms of fibroepithelial tumors, paving the way for more targeted screening and treatment.
