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Researchers created a new mouse model, G4, that mimics human PCOS symptoms and links the condition to a specific gene.
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December 2018 in “PLOS Genetics” The research found that PCOS has common genetic factors regardless of how it is diagnosed and is linked to metabolic and reproductive issues.
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September 2011 in “Journal of Public Policy & Marketing” People who are more materialistic often expect life changes from buying things, leading to more debt and credit misuse.
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Different crystal forms of drugs can change their effectiveness.
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February 2018 in “Oncotarget” Lower SMAD2/3 activation predicts more severe skin cancer.