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The fat metabolism off-switch

The fat metabolism off-switch

Research on fly larvae give a glimmer of hope that we could tweak our genes to stop extra fat storage
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jan 13
The truth about coffee and diabetes

The truth about coffee and diabetes

What the science (and common sense) says.
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Dec 15, 2022
Your brain is talking to your fat

Your brain is talking to your fat

But we still don’t quite know what it’s saying
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Oct 10, 2022
The hidden (genetic) benefits of exercise

The hidden (genetic) benefits of exercise

First-ever study in twins shows how staying active influences genes on a molecular level
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Dec 7, 2022
Data cruncher flags high-risk allergens

Data cruncher flags high-risk allergens

A new bioinformatics platform predicts proteins that will likely trigger overactive immune responses
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jan 8
Estrogen could safeguard against delirium in older women

Estrogen could safeguard against delirium in older women

Research in mice suggests that hormone replacement may protect against psychological symptoms linked to urinary tract infections
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Dec 11, 2022
Asian Americans much more likely to get stomach cancer

Asian Americans much more likely to get stomach cancer

An ulcer-causing bacteria is to blame
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jan 8
Opioid vaccine blocks the high

Opioid vaccine blocks the high

Experts say the fentanyl vaccine is a gamechanger for relapse prevention
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Jan 31
Bleeding gums? Eat an orange.

Bleeding gums? Eat an orange.

Vitamin C deficiencies linked to bleeding gums
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Dec 8, 2022
Why pain kills appetite

Why pain kills appetite

Neurons in the brain’s feeding center get muted
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River D'Almeida, Ph.D
Dec 6, 2022
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