Low-cost drug shows promise for patients with life threating respiratory infections
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The study analysed data from almost 500 patients hospitalised with COVID-19 across six countries.
New drug and enzyme class found to have anti-ageing properties
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The new study, published in Communications Biology journal by Juhi Kumar, Kristal Ng and Charalampos Rallis, sheds light on how drugs and natural metabolites can influence lifespan through the Target of Rapamycin (TOR) pathway.
Pfizer to acquire Metsera and its next-generation obesity portfolio
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Sugary drinks may increase risk of metastasis in advanced colorectal cancer
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A research team led by Jihye Yun, Ph.D., assistant professor of Genetics, studied how sugary drinks may affect late-stage colorectal cancer.
Inhaling cannabis may greatly increase your risk of getting asthma
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A new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine found that inhaling marijuana every day is associated with a 44% increased chance of developing asthma.
Hundreds of new bacteria, and two potential antibiotics, found in soil
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Now, researchers have developed a way to access this microbial goldmine.
Roche enters into a definitive merger agreement to acquire 89bio
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Scientists uncover key stabilizing role of small molecules
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Now, an international team of scientists, led by the Supramolecular Nano-Materials and Interfaces Laboratory in EPFL's School of Engineering,
Using deep learning for precision cancer therapy
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Nearly 50 new cancer therapies are approved every year. This is good news.
Vitamin K analogues may help transform the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
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