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A system for targeted editing of large portions of the genome has been discovered
Their efficiency as a DNA editing system has been confirmed in molecular experiments and on bacterial cells
27.06.2024- English version
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Ketamine slow-release tablets helped depression in phase II trial
Australian, British, New Zealand and Taiwanese researchers reported success in a phase II clinical trial of ketamine in delayed-release tablets for therapy-resistant depression
26.06.2024
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Microplastics discovered in human penises for the first time
There is growing alarm among scientists about the possible detrimental effects of microplastics on the human reproductive system
21.06.2024
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Medics have identified six types of depression
They characterised the symptoms of each type and explained which treatment would be more effective in which case
18.06.2024
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Combination pharmacotherapy reduced methamphetamine intake in clinical trials
US researchers presented an analysis of the results of randomised controlled trials of adjunctive combination therapy for methamphetamine use disorder
11.06.2024
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Embryo freezing did not affect the metabolic performance of children under five years of age
Chinese scientists conducted a prospective cohort study and concluded that metabolic parameters of children born through in vitro fertilisation were independent of whether fresh or frozen embryos were used for this purpose
07.06.2024
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Dogs have alleviated PTSD symptoms in veterans
As reported in an article for the journal JAMA Network Open, patients experienced reductions in anxiety and depression after three months of treatment
06.06.2024
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Damage to the ventromedial prefrontal cortex decreased prosocial motivation
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is critical for decision-making and cost-benefit assessment, and is involved in emotional regulation and social behaviour
31.05.2024
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Scientists have learned how long it takes for the brain to recover from alcoholism
The brain is capable of rebuilding its structure after stopping binge drinking, and US researchers have found that it doesn't take long for this to happen
22.05.2024
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The likelihood of Alzheimer's disease was found to be lower in many somatic diseases
It's about correlation, not causation
22.05.2024
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Texting with monetary incentives helped men lose excess weight
A clinical trial by British scientists has found that text messages with financial rewards (up to £400) sent over 12 months lead to meaningful weight loss in men trying to lose weight
15.05.2024
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Deer first suspected of infecting humans with deadly 'zombie virus'
The men were presumably infected after eating meat from deer affected by a chronic debilitating disease, or "zombie virus"
24.04.2024
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An increased risk of cancer has been linked to having men with infertility in the family
People who had a family history of men with infertility were more likely to have several types of cancer
11.04.2024
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New culture of human neurons could help bring Alzheimer's disease under control
A significant proportion of all neurodegenerative diseases are associated with disruption of the "normal function" of tau protein (MAPT), a key element of the neuronal cytoskeleton
11.04.2024
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Meta-analysis finds no benefit of probiotics for pregnancy
The meta-analysis included data from 29 papers involving a total of 7735 women who were administered a total of 20 strains of probiotic bacteria, predominantly orally
29.03.2024
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Sore throat turned out to be a symptom of a carotid aneurysm in an elderly French woman
French doctors described a case of bilateral internal carotid artery aneurysm in a 60-year-old patient who complained of pain on swallowing for a month and a half
31.07.2024
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CT scans show features in the brains of abusive mothers
Understanding the underlying causes at the root of child abuse is important because it can help in preventing such behavior
23.07.2024
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Celebrity confessions of panic disorder increased its detection rate almost 9-fold
The study covered the entire population of South Korea for 18 years
12.07.2024
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Medics have explained what diseases can be indicated by changes in the usual sleep schedule
Experts from the USA have identified five types of sleep schedule, analysed how often people "switch" between them, and found patterns associated with health status
24.06.2024
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Infant gut microbiome linked to the touch of others in the first six months of life
Which microorganisms and in what ratio live in the infant's intestines depends largely on physical contact during the first six months of life
21.06.2024