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New potential for functional recovery after spinal cord injury

Researchers have successfully reprogrammed a glial cell type in the central nervous system into new neurons to promote recovery after spinal cord injury -- revealing an untapped potential to leverage the cell for regenerative medicine.

Uncovering hidden forever chemicals

Researchers found large quantities of previously undetectable compounds from the family of chemicals known as PFAS in six watersheds on Cape Cod using a new method to quantify and identify PFAS compounds. Exposures to some PFAS, widely used for their ability to repel heat, water, and oil, are linked to a range of health risks including cancer, immune suppression, diabetes, and low infant birth weight.

Novel urine test developed to diagnose human kidney transplant rejection

Investigators proposes a new, noninvasive way to test for transplant rejection using exosomes -- tiny vesicles containing mRNA -- from urine samples.

How does your brain process emotions Answer could help address loneliness epidemic

New research finds that specific regions of the brain respond to emotional stimuli related to loneliness and wisdom in opposing ways.

The gut mycobiome influences the metabolism of processed foods

Studies of the microbiome in the human gut have largely overlooked non-bacterial microbes: viruses, protists, archaea and fungi. Now research in mice points to a significant role for fungi, called the mycobiome, in the intestine.

California’s Vaccine Appointment Website Has Glitches No Surprise

Experts give poor usability ratings to My Turn, the new statewide sign-up app for covid vaccination. But with so many problems plaguing the vaccination effort, it seems unreasonable to have expected this one to work perfectly.

Walking pace among cancer survivors may be important for survival

A new study finds a possible link between slow walking pace and an increased risk of death among cancer survivors. The researchers say more work is needed to see if physical activity programs or other interventions could help cancer survivors improve their ability to walk and perhaps increase survival after a cancer diagnosis.

One School District’s Struggle Over Public Health Parents and Politics

California officials have been leery of reopening schools without tight protocols, a position favored by teachers unions that has met growing flak from local officials and parents. In Roseville, a suburb of Sacramento, the struggle has come to a head.

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New potential for functional recovery after spinal cord injury

Uncovering hidden forever chemicals

Novel urine test developed to diagnose human kidney transplant rejection

How does your brain process emotions Answer could help address loneliness epidemic

The gut mycobiome influences the metabolism of processed foods

California’s Vaccine Appointment Website Has Glitches No Surprise

Walking pace among cancer survivors may be important for survival

One School District’s Struggle Over Public Health Parents and Politics

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