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Inherited Sleep, Activity Measures Linked To Bipolar Disorder: Study
In the first study of its kind, scientists have identified 13 inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder.
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Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Liver Hormone Could Reduce Cravings For Sweets, Alcohol: Study
Scientists have identified a liver hormone that can reduce cravings for sweets and alcohol by acting on the brain's reward pathway, an advance that may help develop a treatment for alcoholism.
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Inherited Sleep, Activity Measures Linked To Bipolar Disorder: Study
In the first study of its kind, scientists have identified 13 inherited traits related to sleep, wake and activity cycles that are associated with severe bipolar disorder.
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Gene-Editing Technique Could Treat Muscular Dystrophy
A gene-editing technique has shown promise in treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy among boys which is characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.
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Liver Hormone Could Reduce Cravings For Sweets, Alcohol: Study
Scientists have identified a liver hormone that can reduce cravings for sweets and alcohol by acting on the brain's reward pathway, an advance that may help develop a treatment for alcoholism.
