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Antibiotics Show Promise as Alternative to Toxic Tuberculosis Drug

Clinical trials have shown the safety and efficacy of two promising antibiotics as potential alternatives to linezolid in the treatment of tuberculosis.
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Gut Microbes Key in Exercise's Cancer-Fighting Effect

A new study, for the first time, shows how exercise improves cancer outcomes and enhances response to immunotherapy in mice by reshaping the gut microbiome.
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AI-Generated Protein Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli

The newly created protein, termed "de novo-1", binds to a heme-related target in E. coli, preventing the bacteria from acquiring the iron it needs to survive.
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RNA-Based Liquid Biopsy Detects Early Colon Cancer With 95% Accuracy

A study from the University of Chicago introduces an RNA-based liquid biopsy that detects early-stage colorectal cancer with 95% accuracy. The test overcomes the limitations of DNA-based methods.
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Repurposed Drug May Reduce Cancer Immunotherapy Side Effect

A team of researchers has identified a potential new strategy to prevent, or even reverse, immune checkpoint inhibitor–induced type 1 diabetes.
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AI Tool Identifies Surgical Site Infections From Patient Photos

Researchers have developed an AI-based tool that can automatically identify surgical incisions and flag early signs of post-op infection. The tool could support patients recovering at home or in resource-limited settings.
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Crete Bacteria Show Promise As Fast-Acting Mosquito Killers

Researchers identified bacterial isolates from Crete that rapidly kill mosquito larvae by producing insecticidal metabolites. Some strains achieved full larval mortality within 24 hours.
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Bedtime Pistachio Snacking May Change Gut Bacteria in Prediabetes

Pistachios have shown promise in improving markers of diet quality, yet little is known about how they influence the gut microbiome.
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Eliminating Lifelong Immunosuppressive Medications for Transplant Patients

Mayo Clinic researchers examined whether people who simultaneously received both a kidney and stem cell transplant from a closely matched sibling could discontinue all immunosuppressive medications after a year.
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Antibody Targets Immune Receptor Pairing To Regulate T Cell Response

Study identifies proximity-based mechanism behind LAG-3 inhibition and introduces novel bispecific antibody for autoimmune intervention.
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