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Growth hormone’s influence on neuropsychiatric disorders
The discovery of a mechanism involving anxiolytic effects of GH may lead to the development of new classes of anxiolytic drugs.
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Protein released by C. burnetti interacts with antioxidising enzyme GPX4 to prevent cell damage and death.
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Melatonin could act as barrier against SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers have suggested using melatonin in a nasal spray to create a protective barrier against SARS-CoV-2 in pre-symptomatic patients.
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Drug target to tackle COVID-19 inflammatory processes identified
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CNS tumour aggressiveness reduced with new molecule
A microRNA inhibitor has been identified which reduced the sizes of aggressive CNS tumours and improved survival in mice.
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Biomarkers may help provide personalised treatment for brain cancer
Researchers in Brazil have identified seven biomarkers that could be used to indicate which glioma patients are likely to experience an aggressive form of the brain cancer.
