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A New Anti-Aging Drug Looks to Turn Back the Clock on Skin Age
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Key Points:
- Researchers have found that deactivating a specific gene in pancreatic duct cells can trigger them to produce insulin, offering a potential new approach to diabetes treatment.
- Flow Neuroscience has launched an FDA-approved headset in the US designed to help treat depression, potentially reducing the need for antidepressants, though it is priced at $2,200.
- New studies reveal that ovaries remain biologically active well after menopause, suggesting they play a significant role in women's health beyond fertility.
- A novel cancer therapy uses "smart" nanoparticles to deliver mRNA directly to tumors, reprogramming immune cells to enhance the body's ability to fight cancer.
- The 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai for their work on asymmetric chemical reactions, crucial for producing pharmaceuticals with specific molecular forms.
