Combo of bad cholesterol and high blood pressure may increase heart attack or stroke risk
A new study suggests lipoprotein(a) cholesterol may affect hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk.
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Scientists reveal encouraging findings in first-in-human clinical trial evaluating HIV vaccine approach
While scientists have struggled in the past to create an effective vaccine against HIV, a novel vaccine design strategy being pursued by a team of researchers. The teams work shows new promise, according to data from a first-in-human clinical trial.
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New genetic culprit suspected in the onset of pancreatic cancer
New research points to the inactivation of a previously unidentified gene as a likely culprit in the development of pancreatic cancer. The findings could alter the scientific understanding of this deadly disease and inform the establishment of novel treatments.
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Unexpected electrical changes seen in first successful transplant of genetically-modified pig heart
Ten months after transplanting the first genetically-modified pig heart into a human patient, researchers continue to report on new findings from the landmark transplant. Their latest study demonstrates for the first time that unexpected electrical changes occurred in the pig heart.
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CAR T cell therapy reaches beyond cancer. Investigators have reported highly promising early results for CAR T therapy in a small set of patients with the autoimmune disease lupus.
Investigators have reported highly promising early results for CAR T therapy in a small set of patients with the autoimmune disease lupus.
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Brain organoids reveal in detail the harms of prenatal alcohol exposure
No amount of alcohol consumption is safe for a developing fetus. A new study presents in molecular detail how alcohol harms growth and functioning of developing brain organoids.
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