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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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Assessing how SARS-CoV-2 mutations might affect rapid tests
Scientists developed a method that can assess thousands of potential mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and identify those that could affect performance of rapid antigen tests.
Night breathing patterns identify people with Parkinson's disease
An advanced computer program was able to identify people with Parkinson's disease from their breathing patterns during sleep.
Spirituality, religion linked to heart health among Black Americans
Religion and spirituality were associated with improved heart health in a study of Black Americans.
Black tea drinking associated with reduced deaths
Drinking black tea was associated with a modest reduction in death in a large study.
Brain stimulation can affect memory in older adults
A noninvasive method that stimulates specific brain regions led to month-long memory improvements in older adults.
Scientists create a developing mouse embryo model from stem cells
Using mouse stem cells, researchers created a model embryo that mirrors brain and heart development.
Leisure activities may improve longevity for older adults
Older adults who got the recommended amount of physical activity per week through a variety of leisure activities had a reduced risk of death over a decade.