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Research

A SMRT new target for male contraceptives works in mice

A drug with past life as a potential anti-cancer agent might someday have a new job as "the pill" for men, new data in mice suggest.
Helen Floersh Feb 22, 2024 3:35pm
A wireframe of a human brain with a map of the world superimposed on top

First human brain cell map reveals new layers of complexity

Oct 12, 2023 4:35pm
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Human brain organoids in mice give view of microglia in autism

May 15, 2023 10:17am
lung cancer

Homing in on one HDAC sees early success in a lung cancer

Mar 20, 2023 11:54am
The arms of a person holding their wrist in pain

Nonessential amino acid plays an essential role in neuropathy

Jan 30, 2023 9:10am
A histological cross-section of human intestinal cells stained pink and purple

IBD drug hits receptor found on both gut and inflammatory cells

Dec 16, 2022 4:20pm