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New genetic loci predisposing to atopic dermatitis identified

An international study led by the University of Oulu’s researchers reports five new genetic loci predisposing to atopic dermatitis. Based on three extensive biobanks, the study helps to understand the pathogenic mechanisms behind the disease and may open up opportunities for developing new forms of treatment. Atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema) is an inflammatory skin disease […]

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New study leads to better understanding of chronic pain

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition affecting millions of people worldwide. An improved understanding of the pathophysiology of chronic pain is urgently needed. A study by the Ganter Lab, recently published in Molecular Pain, a peer-reviewed open access medical journal covering all aspects of research on pain, helped to fill that need. The study, aimed […]

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Daily new COVID-19 cases in Israel approach January peak

New daily coronavirus infections in Israel are approaching record levels, despite the country’s largely successful vaccination campaign and the recent rollout of the world’s first widespread booster shot. The spread of the virus has been driven by a surge in the delta variant—even among the vaccinated—and sparked talk of crackdowns on gatherings ahead of the […]

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New discovery pinpoints the ‘golden window’ for IVF success

It’s long been known that correctly timing an embryo transfer is critical to the chance of achieving pregnancy. Identifying the right moment in a woman’s cycle with absolute precision remains a challenge however, contributing to low IVF success rates, which remain on average under 50%. But now RMIT University researchers may have found a way […]

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Sydney hits new COVID case record as outbreak spreads

Sydney posted a new record of COVID-19 infections Tuesday as the city struggles to control an outbreak that is sending other Australian regions into lockdown. New South Wales state announced 356 new cases, a fresh record for a Delta-variant outbreak that began in mid-June and continues to grow in a population with low vaccination rates. […]