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'Like a reset button on a computer': Designer cells 'reboot' immune system in 3 different autoimmune diseases
By Tia Ghose published
A small trial used designer CAR T cells to reboot the immune systems of patients with three autoimmune diseases, but it's still too early to say whether the treatment works in the long term.
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AI could identify the next superbug-fighting drug
By Abdullahi Tunde Aborode published
By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.
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LED device treats leading cause of vision loss with light therapy, FDA says
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Food and Drug Administration will allow a new device to be marketed as a treatment for dry age-related macular degeneration.
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How does licorice interfere with medications?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Eating licorice regularly, in large quantities or with certain medications can cause serious side effects. But why is that?
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Does activated charcoal interact with medication?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Activated charcoal can reduce the effectiveness of certain medications. But why is that?
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Why does dairy make antibiotics less effective?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Dairy products can affect the way certain medications work. But why?
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Drug inspired by spider venom aims to reverse heart attack damage
By Emily Cooke published
A clinical trial will test whether a synthetic version of a spider venom molecule can reverse tissue damage after a heart attack.
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Why do leafy green vegetables interact with blood thinners?
By Clarissa Brincat published
Leafy green vegetables can affect the way certain anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications work. But why?
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Some cells can enter a 'third state that lies beyond the traditional boundaries of life and death.' Here's how.
By Peter A Noble, Alex Pozhitkov published
Given the right conditions, certain types of cells are able to self-assemble into new lifeforms after the organism they were once part of has died.
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