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Jun 2026
New viral model triggers Parkinson's symptoms without using toxins
Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson's disease because these models mimic the disease well.
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Jun 2026
New drug candidate reduces toxic protein clumps of Huntington's disease
An experimental drug has been shown to alleviate symptoms of Huntington's disease and extend lifespan in mouse models. Further studies are required to determine whether these results may also apply to humans.
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Jun 2026
Lung-on-a-chip tech reveals how asthma permanently alters airways
About 25 million people in the U.S. — roughly eight out of 100 — are diagnosed with asthma. Allergens, air pollution, extreme weather conditions, or other irritants can cause chronic lung inflammation, leading to coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.
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Jun 2026
New schistosomiasis vaccine induces robust immune memory responses
For a vaccine to be effective, it must do two things. First, it must trigger an immune response. Second, the vaccine must train the body to remember the response so it can fight that same disease in the future.
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Jun 2026
ARU secures funding to continue NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) has secured £4.8 million to continue delivering the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, which is playing an important role in supporting innovation across the National Health Service.
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Jun 2026
Study reveals how leukemia cells invade lungs and cause breathing problems
Led by NYU Langone Health researchers, a new study shows how blood cancer cells enter the lungs, damage tissue, and cause severe breathing problems.
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Jun 2026
Scientists discover how Arc protein spreads Alzheimer's brain pathology
Alzheimer's disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic Tau spreads to new regions of the brain, symptoms become worse and ultimately fatal.
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Jun 2026
Difficult childbirth is not unique to humans, study finds
The tight fit of a baby's head through a mother's birth canal, which causes great difficulty in childbirth, is not unique to humans, as previously understood.
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Jun 2026
Scientists map how cellular senescence and stemness interact in disease
A new review was published in Volume 18 of Aging on May 30, 2026, titled "The love and hate relationship between cellular senescence and stemness."
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Jun 2026
Under-twos should avoid screen time to protect future health
Using screens during the first 1001 days of life can lead to developmental concerns for the next generation, researchers warn.
