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How Proteins Interact May Hold Key to Future Autism Treatments

UCSF Health — December 14, 2023

A new collaborative approach has begun revealing, in detail, how a set of around 100 autism spectrum disorder genes may lead to serious developmental problems. The technique involves looking beyond genes and their mutations, to the proteins they code for.

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Q&A: What effect does caffeine have on your heart?

UC Davis Health — December 14, 2023

After two lawsuits claimed caffeinated lemonade led to the death of individuals with heart conditions, our cardiology experts answered questions about caffeine and heart health.

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UC Davis nursing school co-founder Betty Irene Moore dies at age 95

UC Davis Health — December 12, 2023

Betty Irene Moore, the namesake and co- founder of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis died Dec. 12 at the age of 95. She is remembered as an advocate for patients and families, a champion of nursing and a pioneer for improving health care. She is…

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Teens use cannabis for coping, enjoyment

UC Davis Health — December 11, 2023

A new study finds teens who have more demand for cannabis are likely to use it for enjoyment and coping. Understanding motives is important for addiction prevention.

Joint in hand with young man in the background

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