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Study finds previously unidentified genetic mutation in a small protein provides significant protection against Parkinson’s disease
Researchers explored the effects of a small humanin-like peptide 2 (SHLP2) variant on mitochondrial function.
Chronic ear infections linked to lasting brain and language deficits in children
Ear infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve their children's language development.
Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds
The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.
New compound effective against bacterial species resistant to multiple classes of existing antibiotics
Recent studies by Zampaloni et al. and Pahil et al. published in the journal Nature describe a novel method of inhibiting the growth of Gram-negative bacteria such as Acinetobacter using antibiotics consisting of macrocyclic peptides that target the bacterial protein bridge machinery that transports lipopolysaccharides from the cytoplasm to the outer membrane.
