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Researchers discover protective factor against psychological trauma
The endogenous regulation of a specific gene is associated with a reduced risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder following a…
Protein produced by the nervous system may help treatments for inflammatory diseases
Researchers have discovered a protein produced by nervous system may be key to treating inflammatory diseases like asthma, allergies, chronic…
COVID-19 hospitalizations analysis shows disparities across racial and ethnic groups
Adding to mounting evidence of COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on some US communities, a new analysis of hospitalization rates shows Black,…
Chatbots delivering psychotherapy help decrease opioid use after surgery
A study showed that patients receiving messages from a chatbot used a third fewer opioids after fracture surgery, and their…
Why young and female patients don’t respond as well to cancer immunotherapy
Researchers discovered that tumor cells in younger and female patients accumulate cancer-causing mutations that are more poorly presented to the…
Opioid use can trigger deafness
Opioid receptors in the inner ear can cause partial or full hearing loss, according to new research.
High schoolers’ accuracy in classification of their peers
A study examines the accuracy of adolescent peer group classifications based on similar values, behaviors, and interests.
Hydroxychloroquine ineffective as a preventive antiviral against COVID-19, study finds
Researchers have added to the growing body of understanding about how hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is not a possible defense against COVID-19.
Designed bacteria produce coral-antibiotic against multi-resistant TB
Corals growing on the reefs of the Bahamas produce an active agent that kills multi-resistant tuberculosis bacteria. Scientistshave managed to…