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Scientists have long been trying to tease apart hepatitis A virus, to understand its inner workings and how it functions in the human body. Infectious disease researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have discovered that a little-known protein, PDGFA-associated protein 1 (PDAP1), is used as a pawn by hepatitis A virus to replicate and infect cells in the liver.

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The Wistar Institute scientists have discovered a new approach to treating ovarian cancer that, in preclinical laboratory testing, shrinks tumors and improves survival rates while simultaneously making tumors more receptive to chemotherapy treatment.

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Young star FU Orionis is pretty shocking! Astronomers used the Hubble Space Telescope to observe the sizzling star in ultraviolet light. At 16,000 kelvins, nearly three times our sun’s surface temperature, its disk is nearly twice as hot as prior models have calculated.

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Standing guard against network invaders

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Breaking barriers: How a fresh perspective helped solve challenges in nuclear safeguards

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New eyes on nuclear: Technology industry reps, investment bankers visit INL to learn about financing opportunities, risks

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Taking anti-obesity drugs has led some U.S. adults to throw away more food than they tossed before starting the medications, a new study has found.

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New material production technology enhances advanced materials manufacturing for harsh environments

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New research from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK)& investigates how pancreatic cancer cells regulate their genome to avoid immune attack; shows promise against glioblastoma in mouse models; and develops a new method to study cancer evolution.

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The holiday season is a special time to celebrate, reflect and give thanks. However, amid the festivities, it is important to prioritize health and safety. As families prepare for this busy time of year, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center experts are available for interviews on a variety of topics to ensure families stay safe and healthy this holiday season.