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Mitochondria aren’t just the bean-shaped powerhouses of the cell. They are dynamic organelles that modify their structures to match their functions. Now, new research shows that mitochondrial morphology correlates not only with function, but also with symptom severity in autism.
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People with autism often struggle to understand nonverbal communication. Psychologist Suzanne Scherf wants to help them learn how to interpret this style of communication through the narrative power of video games.
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As reports of disrupted menstrual cycles after COVID-19 vaccinations rose, researchers investigated the connection. Their reports revealed that while vaccine-associated menstrual changes may be small and temporary, knowledge of these potential side effects is vital for public trust.
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Red blood cells may play a role in COVID-19 and other infections.
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People with cystic fibrosis seem resistant to COVID-19. Researchers developed a culture system to interrogate the mechanism behind it.
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A bioengineer mines the biometric data from smartwatches and smartphones to find digital biomarkers for respiratory infections like COVID-19.
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A hormone only discussed among specialized scientists is making a big splash in the ovarian health field. It may soon become a household name.
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Aging is the ultimate Achilles heel. But researchers used cows to understand how mammals age and to look for a way to slow the effects of time.
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Researchers use GWAS to understand why some people lose their sense of smell and taste when they are infected with COVID-19.
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Recent advancements in mitochondrial genome editing technologies take scientists one step closer to developing viable treatments for mitochondrial diseases, which affect 1 in 4300 adults.
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Researchers identified common, dysregulated pathways among different cancers using a newly developed protein-protein interaction mapping technique. The results may inform treatment and lead to the development of more effective drugs for cancer.
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The long-term effects that many recovered COVID-19 patients experience, known as long COVID, seem unusual. But are they really?
