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September 29, 2026 Edition
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Antiviral drug did not improve Long COVID symptoms
A clinical trial for Long COVID found that treating patients with a common antiviral drug for up to 25 days did not improve symptoms.
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tRNA treatment may help restore cystic fibrosis proteins
Lipid nanoparticles delivering engineered transfer RNA restored functional proteins in cell and animal models of cystic fibrosis.
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Bacterial infection may alter developing gut
C. difficile bacteria caused lasting changes to cells in the intestines of newborn mice.
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Gene variation may protect against Alzheimer's disease
A woman with an inherited condition that causes early-onset Alzheimer's disease but who didn't experience cognitive decline until her 70s appeared to be protected by a rare mutation.
High-salt diet triggers changes in mouse brains
Mice fed a very high-salt diet showed accumulation of a protein in the brain linked with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.
Sesame allergy common among children with food allergies
A study found that about 17% of children with food allergies are also allergic to sesame, highlighting the importance of using caution when exposing these children to sesame.
Provider expectations may affect treatment outcomes
A study found that people experienced less pain when the treatment provider expected the pain reliever to work.
Newly identified flu antibodies could improve vaccines and treatments
Researchers identified three antibodies that protect against multiple strains of influenza virus by targeting the surface protein neuraminidase. The findings could help researchers develop better flu vaccines and treatments.
E-cigarette vapor linked to cancer in mice
Mice exposed to e-cigarette vapor containing nicotine had an increased risk of developing lung cancer and pre-cancerous changes in the bladder.
Artificial pancreas improves type 1 diabetes management
An artificial pancreas system improved blood glucose control throughout the day and overnight for people with type 1 diabetes.