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Study identifies a new target for epilepsy treatment

A little-understood part of the brain appears to be involved in starting seizures and keeping them going.

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Study identifies a source of severe COVID

A type of immune cell in the lungs wreaks havoc when infected by SARS-CoV-2. Blocking the virus’s entry could be a therapeutic breakthrough.

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‘Virtual biopsy’ lets clinicians analyze skin noninvasively

A new imaging method penetrates tissue with lasers, creating a high-resolution, three-dimensional image of its cells.

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Generative AI develops potential antibiotics

By creating recipes for drugs that target antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a new model is teaching scientists about “a chemical space humans just haven’t explored before.”

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‘Anti-hunger’ molecule tied to diabetes drug and weight loss

A medication commonly prescribed to control blood sugar levels stimulates the appetite-suppressing molecule produced after exercise, new research finds.

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Drug design at the atomic level to thwart COVID-19

A promising new drug candidate designed at the atomic level could halt the rise of drug-resistant coronavirus variants.

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‘Invisible assistant’ takes notes for clinicians

An AI-powered tool helps facilitate the provider-patient connection by reducing the time spent on administrative tasks.

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Molecular ‘snapshot’ could inform cancer treatments

A newly published protein structure will help scientists develop new immunotherapy treatments that allow the body to attack cancer cells.

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Regular COVID-19 boosters benefit the elderly

New research suggests that public health strategies to increase vaccinations should focus on those over 65 and the immunocompromised, who benefit the most from frequent boosters.

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Drug limits allergic reactions

Accidental exposure to allergy-triggering foods can have life-threatening consequences for children with food allergies. A new treatment reduces the risk.

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