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    Reducing DNA Damage With DREAM

    In the Journal Club this month we will exploring a new study published in Nature Structural and Molecular Biology, where researchers demonstrated that by manipulating the DREAM protein complex, a major regulator of DNA damage response, it may be possible to reduce the number of DNA mutations accumulated with age. Dr. Oliver Medvedik will be […] More

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    Joint Damage in Severe Hemophilia A: The Importance of Early Treatment

    Joint Damage in Severe Hemophilia A: The Importance of Early Treatment

    Hemophilia is a rare genetic disorder that affects the blood’s ability to clot. Hemophilia is categorized into two main types: hemophilia A and hemophilia B. Hemophilia A is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor VIII, while hemophilia B is caused by a deficiency of clotting factor IX. This clotting can lead to bleeding episodes, […] More

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    COVID spread from mothers to babies in womb caused brain damage, says study

    COVID spread from mothers to babies in womb caused brain damage, says study

    Researchers at the University of Miami reported on Thursday what they believe are the first two confirmed cases in which the SARS-CoV-2 virus crossed a mother’s placenta and caused brain damage in the infants they were carrying. Doctors previously had suspected this was possible, but until now, there was no direct evidence of Covid-19 in […] More

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    Sushmita Sen’s Cardiologist On Why She’s “Blessed” And How Her Fitness Level Helped Limit Heart Attack Damage

    Sushmita Sen, who suffered a heart attack, is now on the road to recovery and has also resumed her work. Recently, Times Of India spoke to Sushmita‘s Cardiologist Dr Rajiv Bhagwat, who performed her surgery. When asked if the 47-year-old actress ignored any warning signs, to this, he said, “It’s difficult to say that but […] More