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Enhancing stem cell survival is key to improving cell-based therapies for regenerative medicine, and a new drug could help. Read More

A rare genetic change adds support to the idea that altered dopamine signaling is a key risk factor for ADHD. Read More

The epithelial cells that line the intestines have a newly discovered mechanism for protecting us against microbes: they fire anti-bacterial "bullets" into the gut. Read More

Identification of brain regions involved in processing sights and sounds may offer insights into disorders like autism and dyslexia. Read More

Understanding how mutations in neuronal receptors contribute to epilepsy could lead to improved therapies. Read More

Children with stomach troubles grow up to be anxious adolescents and young adults, according to a recent study. Read More

A newer version of an old class of blood pressure lowering drugs may offer advantages for obese patients with metabolic syndrome. Read More

New information may help speed development of a vaccine or treatment for dengue fever. Read More

An experimental melanoma drug may be beneficial for patients not eligible for targeted therapies. Read More

Antioxidants may be a beneficial treatment for an inherited genetic disorder. Read More