Genetic model reveals a form of calcium release is unnecessary for normal muscle contraction

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role ...
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Daily Aspirin After 70? Study Shows Who May Benefit, And Who Should Avoid Entirely

Study in JAMA Oncology: aspirin may cut cancer risk for some adults over 70 and raise it for others. Genetics, smoking, and BMI help guide decisions.
Healio

Q&A: Access to care, early detection methods most pressing issues in Alzheimer’s disease

Each year, World Alzheimer’s Month is observed in September, with World Alzheimer’s Day marked on Sept. 21 to raise awareness ...
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New Model: Calcium Release Not Vital for Muscle Movement

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium ...
MPR

Gene Therapy Fast Tracked for Non-Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

A phase 1/2 study is currently underway to evaluate SAR446268 in participants aged 10 to 50 years with non-congenital myotonic dystrophy type 1.
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Honeybee Food-Sharing Genes Linked to Human Social Behavior

The study links genetic variation to honeybee sociability, revealing insights into food-sharing behavior and its evolutionary ...
eLife

Segment-specific axon guidance by Wnt/Fz signaling diversifies motor commands in Drosophila larvae

Rewiring the command neurons in the tactile circuit is sufficient to change the behavioral strategy of a whole animal, implying a 'plug-and-play' flexibility in sensorimotor circuits.