‘Immune system reset’ cures Type 1 diabetes in mice
The discovery could also open a new path for treating autoimmune diseases and improving organ transplants.
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Medications change our gut microbiome in predictable ways
Common medications can unsettle the gut microbiome. Predicting these changes may help scientists design treatments that reduce side effects.
Extreme age lowers cancer risk in Stanford mouse study
New research reveals that very old mice experience lower cancer risk, challenging the conventional belief that aging increases susceptibility to the disease.
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