Keck Medicine University of Southern California

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Research

Gene inhibition prevents types of brain damage in mice, cells

New organoid and mouse data suggest that inhibiting a gene called KCNJ2 can protect brain cells from changes caused by a TBI.

Helen Floersh Apr 8, 2024 7:20am

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Study finds cause and treatment path for severe morning sickness

Dec 14, 2023 3:28pm

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Cancer metastasis may be driven by a protein on the move: study

Jul 24, 2023 3:01pm

A woman holds her hand in pain Osteoarthritis causes inflammation and pain in the joints

New osteoarthritis drug curbs symptoms in animals

Mar 22, 2023 2:28pm

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Stopping 'clock' genes halts liver cancer growth

Jan 11, 2023 7:15am

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How COVID-19 and cancer could be treated with the same drug

Nov 17, 2022 3:20pm