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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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How anesthetics and benzodiazepine affect the brain differently
Scientists identified how anesthetic and benzodiazepine drugs change a brain receptor’s shape. The findings suggest ways to design more tailored anesthetic drugs.
Computer-designed proteins may protect against coronavirus
Researchers designed “miniproteins” that bound tightly to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and prevented the virus from infecting human cells in the lab.
Poor immune response impairs diabetic wound healing
Researchers found that diabetic foot ulcers don’t recruit the immune cells necessary for normal wound healing. The study also identified potential targets for future therapies.
High blood pressure awareness and treatment declining
After increasing between 1999 and 2014, both awareness and treatment of high blood pressure dropped among adults in the U.S.
Biomarkers predict concussion recovery time
Researchers identified two blood proteins that are linked to length of time needed by college athletes to return to play following a sports-related concussion.
Bacteria therapy improves eczema in children
An experimental probiotic treatment for eczema safely improved symptoms and increased quality of life for children 3 to 16 years of age.
How high fructose intake may trigger fatty liver disease
A study suggested that consuming high amounts of fructose may promote non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by damaging the intestinal barrier.