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Cleveland researchers discover enzyme that controls both weight gain and cholesterol levels in animal models
New study from University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University published in 'Science Signaling'
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New study shows Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed to achieve full neurological recovery—not just prevented or slowed—in animal models
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals and the Cleveland VA showed restoring brain’s energy balance led to both pathological and functional recovery
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What prevents more cancer patients from enrolling in potentially life-saving clinical trials?
Financial barriers are biggest hurdle, according to new Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals study
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Cleveland researchers launch first major study to address ‘hidden performance killer’ in athletes
Athletes are 2.5 times more likely than the general public to develop nail fungus, according to a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. The condition can disrupt training, change performance and end careers. However, until now, no thorough study has examined how nail fungus…
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Scientists use synthetic platelets as ‘Trojan horse’ drug-delivery system
Research addresses major barrier to long-term success of brain-computer interfaces
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Ancient cousins: New evidence that two early human species lived side by side
Case Western Reserve University researchers help solve 3.4-million-year-old mystery
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Discovering America’s ‘epilepsy belt’: First-of-its-kind national study reveals national regions with high epilepsy rates among older adults
Insufficient sleep, extreme heat, physical inactivity, healthcare access and low vehicle access linked to higher disease risk
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When computers took over the factory floor: Case Western Reserve economist traces how workers adapted—and what it means for AI's future
In the early 1970s, a quiet revolution began in American factories. Lathes, drill presses and milling machines—once guided by the steady hands of skilled machinists—started thinking for themselves. Computer numerical control (CNC) technology, as it was called, transformed these tools into…
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New study explores link between forgiveness, mental health among those leaving ‘high-demand’ religious groups
Research suggests forgiving one's former community may aid mental health recovery for those who have experienced harm
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New study links immediate treatment for traumatic brain injuries to lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Getting treatment within one week of a serious head injury can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 41%, according to new research from Case Western Reserve University. The researchers suggest the findings could change how emergency rooms and hospitals treat traumatic brain…