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Stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses where they start

Research on stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses through Michigan Medicine.
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Rx Kids linked to reductions in preterm births and low birthweights, fewer NICU admissions

A pregnancy and postnatal cash prescription program in Flint Michigan has been linked to improved birth outcomes including reduced rates of low birthweight, preterm birth and NICU admission.
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Researchers identify a potential “Achilles heel” of psoriasis

Psoriasis study reveals how IL-23 therapies drive long-lasting disease control and points towards strategies to prevent relapse.
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Vascular STING activation facilitates natural killer cell anti-tumor immunity in small cell lung cancer

Research finds vascular STING activation facilitates NK cell anti-tumor immunity in small cell lung cancer.
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The Y chromosome is home to surprising jumping genes

Researchers at Michigan Medicine are studying deer mice to outline how the Y chromosome defends itself against decay by acquiring gene families while holding its own to maintain fertility.
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Nanoparticles genetically modify several human cell types

In a demonstration that helps pave the way for gene therapies with fewer side effects, several human cell types were genetically modified with protein nanoparticles designed at University of Michigan Engineering and Michigan Medicine.
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Processed foods may be fueling the rise in binge eating

Analysis shows highly processed foods aren't only common in binge-eating—they're nearly universal, says a University of Michigan study.
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Michigan firearm data now available in near real-time

An online dashboard of firearm deaths in Michigan, which will add injury data in future, aims to improve timely response to a public health issue.
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Study sheds light on how early pancreas lesions become cancerous

Why many precursor lesions never develop into pancreatic cancer, according to findings from Michigan Medicine.
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Supplementing with peptides: Good for extra pep or a needless step?

Health Lab talks to Jorge Ruas, Ph.D., of the U-M Department of Pharmacology, about peptides, how they work and whether supplementing them lends any benefit.
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AI chatbots spark mental health concerns, including psychosis risk

Artificial intelligence-driven AI chatbots have been linked to cases of suicide, delusions, psychosis and mental health issues. Three experts from Michigan Medicine explain what’s known and how to respond.
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Your gut is home to an entire ecosystem, and scientists are finding new residents

There is an entire ecosystem living in your gut, and researchers want to identify each microorganism that makes up this community. University of Michigan researchers recently found–and named– a previously unknown resident.
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New study reveals a missing step in a weight control pathway that could be targeted for obesity treatment

New research led by Liangyou Rui, Ph.D., of the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan Medical School outlines a missing step in one of these alternative pathways, an important discovery in the fight against obesity.
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Phase 1 trial of alrizomadlin shows promise in targeting metastatic salivary gland cancers

University of Michigan researchers, in partnership with Ascentage Pharma, developed a drug known as alrizomadlin, or APG-115, to target metastatic salivary gland cancers.
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Rx Kids associated with significant reductions in infant maltreatment investigations

Rx Kids, a community-wide cash prescription program for pregnant women and new parents that began in Flint, Michigan, was associated with a major drop in investigations of child maltreatment in infants.