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Sequencing DNA and RNA in Human Skin Cells Can Show the Evolution of Melanoma, a New Path for Early Detection

Researchers have been able to systematically trace how the mutations in one’s genes develop over time, the process by which melanoma forms and spreads.

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Virtual Human Brain Model Provides Insights into Memory Retrieval During Depression

Researchers created a computational model to simulate the brains of patients suffering from depression and showed that depressive episodes can impair both recent memory storage and retrieval by limiting the formation of new brain cells.

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A New Blood Test to Monitor Food Intake

Scientists recently developed a test to detect metabolites or digested food components in the blood as a way to monitor food consumption or adherence to specific diets.