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Heliix Brief delivers fast, accessible updates on the latest biomedical research. We scan new papers published in Europe PMC and bring you clear, concise digests focused on relevance and impact.
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Groundbreaking AI model diagnoses myelodysplastic neoplasm by analyzing normal megakaryocytes in bone marrow biopsies, unlocking new insights into disease pathology.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Salmon cartilage-derived proteoglycans show promise in treating osteoarthritis by reducing inflammation, preserving cartilage, and preventing cell death - a potential game-changer for man...

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November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Alien plants reshape their niches in Mediterranean Europe, with high trait variability and long-distance dispersal driving niche shifts, but niche conservatism and residence time matter m...

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November 15, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Smart nurse call systems outperform traditional phone-based Blue Code systems, slashing response times and boosting survival rates for cardiac arrest patients - a game-changer for hospita...

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November 15, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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Dual active sites in NiSe2 catalysts, engineered by a NiS2-NiS substrate, deliver record-breaking alkaline hydrogen evolution. This breakthrough overcomes the challenge of simultaneously ...

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November 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Discover the optimal indicators for evaluating psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis trials. PASI 50, PASI 75, and IGA 0,1 shine as robust measures, while PASI 125, DIQI 0,1, and NRS-4 fall s...

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November 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Uncover the factors behind the transition from psoriasis to psoriatic arthritis - from scalp psoriasis to family history, these insights can help identify high-risk patients and enable ea...

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November 15, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Groundbreaking study reveals surprising prevalence of female reproductive cancers in neotropical primates, highlighting the need for closer monitoring and understanding of these critical ...

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November 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Uncover the epigenetic secrets behind macrophage TIMP-3 expression - a key regulator of immune/inflammatory diseases. Discover how cytokines and pharmacological agents modulate this proce...

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November 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Penguin genes reveal how pleiotropy shapes evolution over time - genes with more functions evolve slower, but this effect depends on a population's initial fitness.

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November 15, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Alarming rise in childhood obesity during COVID-19 in Denver, but rates stabilize over time. Vulnerable groups like school-aged, healthy-weight, and minority children hit hardest, highlig...

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November 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Uncover the secret to chemo resistance in triple-negative breast cancer: isoform switching disrupts DNA repair, empowering tumors to evade treatment. This discovery paves the way for pers...

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November 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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Rethink prediabetes - new subtypes reveal distinct paths to diabetes and complications. Precision prevention is key to halt tissue damage and reduce the public health burden.

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November 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Discover the cancer-fighting power of Opuntia ficus-indica (Nopal) - different extraction methods unlock unique cell death mechanisms in colorectal cancer cells, paving the way for target...

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November 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Unlock the power of synthetic data! This novel approach generates a comprehensive dataset that mirrors real-world cancer patient information, enabling robust machine learning models to pr...

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November 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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Bullying haunts LGBTQ+ teens, fueling mental health crises. New study finds sexual minority youth face 6-9x higher risk of comorbid distress, self-harm, and suicide attempts - a devastati...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Discover how dietary patterns impact testosterone-induced prostate growth in rats. High-fat and high-sugar diets exacerbate this condition, with implications for managing benign prostatic...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Discover how neighborhood adversity impacts mental health and cognition, but protective factors like educational resources can buffer these links. Uncover the complex interplay between en...

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November 15, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Navigating the ethical minefield of AI in healthcare - from data quality to user trust, this review uncovers the intricate challenges that could shape the future of AI-powered medicine.

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November 15, 2025 at 6:40 AM
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Trauma data is a treasure trove, but it's time to make it FAIR - Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable. This research paper explores the latest advances, challenges, and futur...

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November 15, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Unlock the power of hybrid AI for plant disease recognition! PlantXMamba, a CNN-MAMBA model, captures local and global features to boost accuracy and efficiency for smart farming.

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November 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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Nitrite exposure worsens lupus by boosting immune cells and inflammatory markers, a discovery that could lead to new treatment strategies targeting the Itgam pathway.

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November 15, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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Memantine, an NMDA receptor antagonist, shows promise as an add-on therapy for treating the primary negative symptoms of schizophrenia, with a large effect size. This finding could revolu...

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November 15, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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Groundbreaking discovery! CDKN1A gene silencing suppresses the IL-17 pathway, curbing oxidative stress and transforming lives of those with autism spectrum disorder.

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November 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Discover how children's visual concept knowledge evolves from coarse to precise representations, as they master the intricate link between words and visual imagery.

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November 15, 2025 at 4:40 AM