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How Fetal and Maternal Cells Evolved To Work Together

Pregnancy is not solely a conflict between mother and baby, rather, a delicate balance of cooperation and competition that has evolved over time to ensure a successful pregnancy.
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Non-Hormonal Biomaterial Helps Combat Vaginal Changes Associated With Menopause

With a new hydrogel material, researchers have developed a hormone-free treatment that alleviates the vaginal dryness and pain caused by genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which negatively impacts quality of life for millions of women.
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A "Three-Tailed" Fat Helps Cells Survive Heart Attacks

Scientists discovered that NAPE, a “three-tailed” fat molecule, helps protect cells during oxygen loss caused by stroke or heart attack. NAPE surges under stress, boosting lactic acid export and preventing toxic buildup.
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New Method Calculates How Rapidly Gene Expression in a Single Cell Changes Over Time

How rapidly gene expression in a single cell changes over time can provide insight into how cells might become more specialized. A new method incorporated spatial information to this measurement to improve understanding of gene expression changes.
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Computer Vision Turns 3D Printer Into a Co-Designer for Tissue Engineering

Using computer vision, a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), scientists have developed an improved 3D printer for designing and bioprinting functional tissues.
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Dual Impact Target Halts Glioblastoma Growth and Immune Evasion

Researchers have discovered a drug target in glioblastoma cells that could potentially undermine both these sources of resistance.
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Molecular Connection Links Air Pollution and Dementia Risk

Researchers have discovered a possible molecular connection between air pollution and Lewy body dementia risk.
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European Scientists Receive €761m in Funding

The grant competition attracted 3,928 proposals, marking a 13% increase in demand from 2024’s opening call.
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Blueprint Makes It Possible To Generate Specific Kidney Cells On Demand

By studying how nephrons form during normal human development, researchers have created a blueprint that makes it possible to generate specific kidney cell types on demand.
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What Makes Cells Picky "Self-Eaters"?

Researchers have exposed novel signaling mechanisms regulating autophagy in response to numerous disease-related stress conditions.
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