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May 2016 in “Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry” Diazepam's effects on anxiety and memory differ between male and female rats due to hormonal influences.
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February 2024 in “Nutrients” A new pomegranate extract lowers blood pressure and has health benefits.
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April 2009 in “Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews” Finasteride effectively reduces symptoms of male chronic pelvic pain syndrome with few side effects.
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Certain short peptides can increase root hair growth in tobacco plants.
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