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Hepatic stellate cells control liver function and regeneration

Until now, doctors knew hepatic stellate cells mainly as drivers of liver fibrosis. The actual functions of this cell type…

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High temperatures could affect brain function in preadolescents

Exposure to high ambient temperatures is associated with lower connectivity in three brain networks in preadolescents, suggesting that heat may…

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The Saw-Toothed Function That Broke Calculus

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Calculus is a powerful mathematical tool. But for hundreds of…

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Mouth bacteria may hold insight into your future brain function

The bacteria in your mouth and on your tongue may be linked to changes in brain function as you age,…

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Spinal cord stimulation restores neural function, targets key feature of progressive neurodegenerative disease

A new drug-free, minimally invasive intervention targets the root cause of progressive loss of neural function in spinal muscle atrophy…

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Cannabis, Brain Function And Working Memory

What’s claimed to be the largest study ever carried out on the effects of cannabis on brain function has found…

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Researchers find cholesterol-lowering drugs have no effect on kidney function

Statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, have no effect on kidney function, a research team led by the University of…

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Exercise improves brain function, possibly reducing dementia risk

A study led by scientists at Rutgers University-New Brunswick has shown that specialized cells involved in how the body responds…

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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to worse heart function

People who live close to airports and are exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of…

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New scan method unveils lung function secrets

A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time…

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