More than $2M Going to Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Research
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More than $2M Going to Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Research

A record amount of dollars is heading to help those fighting Waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia (WM). According to its website, for the first time, the International Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia Foundation (IWMF) approved $2.2…

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Scientists Grow Motor Neurons in the Lab, Offering New Hope to ALS and SMA Communities

Rare diseases like ALS and SMA cause damage to motor neurons. Often, these conditions lead to death, in part because muscles in the chest are wasted away and the patient…

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Organ Mini-Me to the Rescue: If You Have Cystic Fibrosis, Tiny Versions of Your Gut Could Save Your Life
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Organ Mini-Me to the Rescue: If You Have Cystic Fibrosis, Tiny Versions of Your Gut Could Save Your Life

In the world of medical science, there's theory and there's application. Many scientists and researcher make amazing discoveries, but few find applications that can really transform lives. Hans Clevers is…

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Trump Does Something That We Can All Agree On: Raising Awareness for Ovarian Cancer
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Trump Does Something That We Can All Agree On: Raising Awareness for Ovarian Cancer

In our derisive political environment, it's hard to find something everyone can agree on. But this month--Ovarian Cancer Awareness month, to be exact--party lines are coming together to heighten knowledge about…

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