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Nurturing helps babies with opioid withdrawal

Posted on September 25, 2023November 14, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists tested different drug treatments for infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. They found a nurturing environment…

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    Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?

    Posted on September 18, 2023September 17, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

    Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…

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      New nanomedicine approach to halting brain cancer

      Posted on September 11, 2023September 9, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists developed a new, personalized nanomedicine approach to treat mice with brain cancer.

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        New drug targets “sticky” protein in ovarian cancer

        Posted on August 21, 2023July 31, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists tested a new drug that stops a “sticky” protein from helping ovarian cancer cells spread to other parts of the body.

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          Marijuana use alters adolescent brain development

          Posted on August 14, 2023August 16, 2023 by Sciworthy

          Researchers analyzed marijuana use in US adolescents and showed it affects how the outer layer of their brains develop.

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            A new drug tackles blood cancer at its source

            Posted on July 24, 2023July 23, 2023 by Sciworthy

            Scientists developed a new drug treatment for Acute Myeloid Leukemia that targets both the cancer cells and their source stem cells, like…

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              Can wearable AI predict depression?

              Posted on July 17, 2023July 19, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

              Researchers analyzed the use of wearable AI in detecting and predicting depression. They suggested several ways to improve the technology…

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                Cold-activated fat cells help slow tumor growth

                Posted on July 10, 2023June 29, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Researchers found that brown fat activated by cold temperatures can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.

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                  Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

                  Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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                    A biological artist for modified DNA molecules

                    Posted on June 29, 2023June 15, 2023 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers developed a tool to visualize changes in DNA data from new sequencing technology. Their tool will help scientists "see" how…

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