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A new regulator of innate immunity identified

One of the most important protein complexes in mammals involved in ERAD is called SEL1L-HRD1. Recent research finds that this protein complex helps regulate another critical protein involved in innate immunity, called STING, at the endoplasmic reticulum.
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Controlling elevated carbon dioxide improves survival

A Michigan Medicine study finds controlling elevated carbon dioxide improves survival in patients.
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Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors

Research finds higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors.
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Study finds cancer cells use a new fuel in absence of sugar

Sugar free: investigator finds cancer cells use a new fuel in absence of sugar
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Living well with bipolar disorder

Learn how lived experience and research experts define wellness when living with bipolar disorder with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan.
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The feeling of hunger itself may slow aging in flies

Scientists say these findings may also apply to other species
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Bypassing contrast in patients with kidney disease and contrast allergies may lead to less accurate scans

Research from the University of Michigan now confirms this: a study found choosing to withhold IV contrast from certain types of abdominal CT scans can decrease the accuracy of the scan by about 30%.
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How SARS-CoV-2 sets up a literal shop inside cells to cause infection

A highly complicated experiment designed to reveal how SARS-CoV-2 causes infection by hijacking cellular machinery is published by a team of investigators at Michigan Medicine.
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Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain

A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
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COVID-19 linked to financial toll on patients

COVID-19 hospitalization is especially linked to an impact on patients’ financial health
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A gene involved in Down syndrome puts the brakes on neurons’ activity in mice, study shows

Michigan Medicine researchers have found that an extra copy of one gene that is triplicated in human Down syndrome patients causes improper development of neurons in mice.
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A rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers for teen

For one teen, a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers.
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Connecting the brain’s hot zone

A Michigan Medicine study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences.
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Study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos

A Michigan Medicine study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos.
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Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of receiving opioid prescriptions

Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of being prescribed opioids for pain, even though Michigan Medicine researchers find them to not be effective for their unique pain issues.