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Human neural stem cells captured via a fluorescence light micrograph

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Fetal stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis shows promising signs

People with progressive multiple sclerosis had higher levels of protective molecules in their spinal fluid two years after being injected with stem cells from a fetus. Whether this translates into improved symptoms over time is unclear

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Abdominal pain is a common endometriosis symptom

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Genetic map of cells linked to endometriosis could improve treatments

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Neuron connection speeds can increase or decrease with age

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Some regions of your brain can communicate faster as you age

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2K661HF COVID variant coronavirus medical illustration 3d rendering. BQ.1.1 highly mutated subvariant, very contagious

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XBB.1.5: What we know so far about the latest omicron subvariant

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We may now know how childhood adversity leaves its mark on the brain

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Cross section of the skull (top) and outer layer of the brain, showing the subarachnoid lymphatic-like membrane in green

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We’ve just discovered a new part of the brain’s waste disposal system

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Genetics may influence the risk of pre-eclampsia or high blood pressure in pregnancy

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Pre-eclampsia and hypertension in pregnancy linked to 19 gene variants

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Low-carb diet reduces seizures for people with drug-resistant epilepsy

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Science needs to work with the arts to reach all who could benefit

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Artificial tissue that mimics connective tissue in the penis restored erectile function in pigs with an injured penis

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Synthetic tissue restores erections in pigs with penis injuries

Researchers have developed artificial tissue that enabled pigs with penis injuries to have an erection. The work may lead to new treatments for erectile dysfunction

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Synthetic reproductive cells will help us understand fertility in 2023

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Why we probably won’t get new covid-19 vaccines in 2023

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The truth behind melatonin and why it may not help you sleep

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How the covid-19 pandemic helped tackle Ebola and monkeypox in 2022

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