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Quantifying natural recovery of dopamine deficits induced by chronic stress

Josyula et al. | Oct 27, 2025

Quantifying natural recovery of dopamine deficits induced by chronic stress
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Here the authors investigated the natural recovery of stress-induced dopamine-related gene deficits in C. elegans by measuring the expression of cat-2 (dopamine biosynthesis) and sod-2 (oxidative stress) following exposure to starvation or hydrocortisone. They found that the reversibility of sod-2 and the expression of cat-2 were highly dependent on the type and severity of the stressor, suggesting that the body's natural ability to recover from dopamine dysfunction has biological limitations.

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Examining the correlation between Massa Medicata Fermentata and Crohn’s disease: Implications for treatment and patient safety

Wang et al. | Sep 15, 2025

Examining the correlation between Massa Medicata Fermentata and Crohn’s disease: Implications for treatment and patient safety

Crohn’s disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel condition with symptoms like abdominal pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and malnutrition. Though there's no cure, various treatments help manage it. This study explored the potential impact of Massa Medicata Fermentata (MMF), a fermented Chinese herbal medicine containing Saccharomyces cerevisiae, on Crohn’s disease.

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