Content by University of Cambridge
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Bird Flu Viruses Are Resistant to Fever, Making Them a Major Threat to Humans
Study reveals why bird flu resists fever, emphasizing the importance of laboratory testing to track high-risk viruses
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15,000 Women a Year with Breast Cancer Could Benefit from Whole Genome Sequencing, Say Researchers
Despite significant progress in recent years, it remains challenging to accurately identify the best treatments for individual patients and to predict cases with poorer prognosis
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Antibiotics, Vaccinations, and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
The study identified several drugs already licensed and in use that have the potential to be repurposed to treat dementia.
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Lingering IFN-γ May Be Responsible for Long COVID Symptoms
High levels of IFN-γ persisted in some long COVID patients for up to 31 months, making it a reliable biomarker
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The “Reactome” May Accelerate AI-Based Drug Development
Per the first author, "the reactome could change the way we think about organic chemistry."
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Genetic Markers Exacerbating MS Severity Identified
Discovery opens the door to treatments for multiple sclerosis-associated long-term disability
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Highly Accurate Test for Common Respiratory Viruses
Using DNA as "bait" to detect respiratory viruses with highly accurate results
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Scientists Detect Dementia Signs as Early as Nine Years Ahead of Diagnosis
The findings could improve screening and help with clinical trial recruitment
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Set Up Reserve Lab Capacity Now for Faster Response to Next Pandemic
Researchers say a “human bottleneck,” delayed the UK’s scale-up of COVID-19 testing
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Prostate Cancer Risks Being Detected Too Late Due to Focus on Urinary Problems
There is little to no evidence of a link between urinary symptoms and prostate cancer
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Children with Genetic Disorders More Likely to Also Have Mental Health Problems
Researchers hope that this work helps improve the targeting of assessments and interventions
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