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Papua New Guineans, genetically isolated for 50,000 years, carry Denisovan genes that help their immune system, study suggests
By Emily Cooke published
Genes inherited from Denisovans, extinct human relatives, may help Papua New Guineans in the lowlands fight off infection, while mutations to red blood cells may help highlanders live at altitude.
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By Rohini Subrahmanyam published
Enzymes produced by gut bacteria can remove long sugar chains in type A and B blood, leading to improved compatibility with type O.
Master regulator of inflammation found — and it's in the brain stem
By Emily Cooke published
Research in mice suggests that specific neurons within the brain stem act like the dial on a thermostat — fine-tuning inflammation as and when required.
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Scientists discover new type of cell in the liver
By Emily Cooke published
The newly-discovered cells help shed light on how the liver repairs itself after damage.
The 7 best exercise bikes for home use in 2024
By Sam Hopes last updated
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New mRNA vaccine for deadly brain cancer triggers a strong immune response
By Jennifer Zieba published
COVID-19 vaccine development paves way to a new class of cancer immunotherapy.
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