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Articles by Anne Frances Johnson
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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease
March 25, 2024
Cholesterol drug affects immune cells that drive periodontal inflammation.
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New surfactant could improve lung treatments for premature babies
March 24, 2024
Researchers report progress toward an alternative to animal-derived formulation.
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Catfish skin mucus yields promising antibacterial compound
March 24, 2024
Peptide extracted from farmed fish could help fight antimicrobial-resistant infections.
![How might diabetes lead to Alzheimer’s? Study suggests liver is key](/getmedia/26976bd4-a908-4a8b-8301-1487861b70e5/Diabetes-Alzheimers-480x270.jpg?width=480&height=270&ext=.jpg)
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How might diabetes lead to Alzheimer's? Study suggests the liver is key
March 23, 2024
Researchers trace a path from the gut to the brain and say managing diabetes could help to prevent dementia.
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An invasive weed with anti-aging potential
March 29, 2023
Cocklebur extracts could protect skin, speed wound healing and ward off wrinkles.
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Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
March 28, 2023
Findings suggest blood tests could aid PTSD diagnosis, treatment and even prevention efforts.
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Phthalate alternative may harm brain development
March 27, 2023
Acetyl tributyl citrate, a leading phthalate alternative, found to disrupt neuron-like cells.
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New form of omega-3 could prevent visual decline in Alzheimer’s
March 27, 2023
By crossing into the retina, new DHA supplement achieves what previous ones could not.