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Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?
Study finds changes in metabolite and lipid profiles, providing clues for designing future vaccines for newborns.

How genome organization influences cell fate
UC Riverside-led study identifies how blood stem cells maintain their fate.

Corals and sea anemones turn sunscreen into toxins
Understanding how could help save coral reefs.

The body’s response to allergic asthma also helps protect against COVID-19
It all comes down to an immune system protein known as interleukin-13

Stem cell–derived model offers insights on gene activity and addiction
“Our work here is the first experimental study to demonstrate gene desensitization in human neuronal cells, specifically in response to dopamine,” first author Ryan Tam said.

Changes in cholesterol production lead to tragic octopus death spiral
New research finds remarkable similarities in steroid hormone biology across cephalopods, mice and humans that can have dire consequences when disrupted.
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From the journals: JLR
How our bodies adapt to nutrient starvation in cancer. How mimetic peptide treats systemic inflammation. Read about these recent JLR studies.

The gift of sight
The human eye is an evolutionary phenomenon, one of aesthetic beauty and profound function. May is Healthy Vision Month.

What is Paxlovid and how will it help the fight against coronavirus?
An infectious diseases physician answers questions on the COVID-19 pill.

How chronic pain shows up in urine
Researchers distinguish urinary pelvic pain from healthy controls — and from other chronic pain diseases

Disease-causing parasites can hitch a ride on plastics
And potentially spread through the sea, new research suggests.

Osteoporosis Awareness Month 2022
An overview of the condition, plus research highlights.
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