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University of Minnesota-developed safety net drug for rigid muscles moves ahead in clinical trials
A new formulation for a University of Minnesota-developed drug targeted at rare disorders is under development, with the potential to…
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Increased carbon dioxide has altered photosynthesis of plants over the 20th century
Researchers at Umeå University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have discovered that increasing levels of carbon dioxide in…
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Liver metabolism study could help patients awaiting transplants
In a new study that could help doctors extend the lives of patients awaiting liver…
Study: Immune System Has Dramatic Impact on Children’s Brain Development
New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine has revealed the dramatic effect…
Breast-feeding Benefits Appear to be Overstated, According to Study of Siblings
A new study comparing siblings who were fed differently during infancy suggests that breast-feeding might…
Study in Mice Raises Question: Could PTSD Involve Immune Cell Response to Stress?
Chronic stress that produces inflammation and anxiety in mice appears to prime their immune systems…