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Study links type 2 diabetes to weakened reward signals in the brain

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The high comorbidity of type 2 diabetes (T2D) with psychiatric or neurodegenerative disorders points to a need for understanding what links these diseases. A potential link is the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). The ACC supports behaviors related to cognition and emotions and is involved in some T2D-associated diseases, like mood disorders and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). … Read more

Dual-functional Qx-D scaffolds hold immense promise for treating infected bone defects

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In the realm of orthopedic medicine, the challenge of managing infected bone defects (IBDs) has persisted as a significant hurdle. The advent of advanced biomaterials has opened new avenues for innovation, particularly in the development of bone regeneration scaffolds that can not only promote bone growth but also combat infections. A recent study, published in … Read more