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The Power and Promise of RNA

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine have long probed the mysteries of RNA, with an eye to harnessing its power for new and better therapies for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more. ....

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Scientists Unlock Secrets of Gut Bacteria Linked to Heart Health

Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine are the first to decode the genetic makeup of Akkermansia, a gut bacterium that could help manage cholesterol levels and be used as a next-generation probiotic. Akkermansia thrives in the mucus layer of the intestine and has a knack for breaking down a type of sugary protein called mucin. This unique skill could be important for our health. When Akkermansia is present in the right amounts, it’s associated with better metabolic and immune health. That’s why some scientists are exploring it as a probiotic. ....

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