Transforming skin cells into limb cells lays groundwork for regenerative therapy

In a collaborative research, scientists from Kyushu University and Harvard Medical School have discovered proteins capable of transforming or “reprogramming” fibroblasts — the predominant cells in skin and connective tissue — into cells possessing characteristics similar to limb progenitor cells. The findings published in the Journal Developmental Cell enhanced the understanding of limb development and …

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PTSD can be effectively treated by psychotherapy, shows study | Lifestyle Health

New Delhi: In a study, published in the journal Lancet Psychiatry, a team of researchers evaluated 137 empirical articles published over the past four decades on the treatment of PTSD in adults to portray that psychotherapy is an effective treatment for people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) caused by exposure to repeated traumatic incidents. …

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Study finds psychotherapy as effective treatment for PTSD patients after multiple traumatic events

Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events, according to new research from the University of East Anglia. The efficacy of psychotherapeutic interventions, or talking therapies, for treating PTSD in adults has been well-documented in various studies. However, until now, it had not been established …

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