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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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Gut bacteria may reduce cholesterol and lower heart disease risk
Researchers pinpointed gut bacteria that affect levels of cholesterol and other compounds linked to heart disease.
Rejuvenating the immune system by depleting certain stem cells
Researchers found that depleting certain stem cells improved the immune systems of aged mice.
Sensor monitors bladder fullness
Researchers developed a wireless implantable device that can monitor bladder filling and emptying in real time and send data to a smartphone.
How lung distress from SARS-CoV-2 can cause heart damage
Researchers found that SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart tissue without directly infecting it.
Gum disease-related bacteria tied to colorectal cancer
Scientists identified a specific subtype of bacteria implicated in gum disease that may promote the growth of colorectal tumors.
Skin test detects evidence of Parkinson's and related disorders
A study showed that a simple skin biopsy could identify people who had Parkinson's disease or similar disorders with a high degree of accuracy.
Altered brain connections in youth with ADHD
Youth with ADHD have elevated brain activity connecting the frontal cortex with the information processing centers deep in the brain.