Europe
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Long-COVID fatigue linked to mitochondria in muscle cells
The persistent fatigue that people with long-COVID experience is linked to the mitochondria in muscle cells producing reduced energy, according to a new study. Read more
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New ultrasound ‘prevents brain damage’ in sick newborns
Newly developed ultrasound technology that monitors cerebral blood flow in vulnerable newborn babies could prevent premature brain damage, researchers say. Read more
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Respiratory viruses no longer ‘seasonal’
Viruses that cause the common cold are now emerging in the summer because of the changes in human behaviour during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, a Portuguese study has revealed. Read more
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Control sites of ‘Death Star’ cancer protein identified
The allosteric control sites found in the so-called “Death Star” protein KRAS – one of the most frequently mutated genes in cancers – has been identified, scientists announced last night. Read more
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Multiple sclerosis vaccine prospect as link to common virus reinforced
Scientists have identified several mechanisms that protect people from an Epstein-Barr virus-induced autoimmune reaction, it has been announced. Read more
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Gene role in stomach ulcers investigated
Genetics plays a part in peptic ulcer disease – but does not fully explain geographic variations in the disease, according to a major new study. Read more
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Progress on stem cell grafts for Parkinson’s disease
Improvements have been made in the creation of stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, researchers have reported. Read more
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HIV diagnoses rise in Europe
Urgent action is needed on the HIV epidemic in the European region, the World Health Organization has warned. Read more
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Stem-cell therapy hope for progressive multiple sclerosis
Injecting stem cell into the brains of patients with progressive multiple sclerosis is safe and seems to protect the brain from further damage, a new study has found. Read more
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Threat to Europe from unprescribed antibiotics – WHO
Large numbers of people living on the eastern edge of Europe are acquiring antibiotics without prescriptions – hugely increasing the threat of drug resistance to the continent, the World Health Organization warns today. Read more