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“The results of this small, proof-of-concept study suggest that fecal microbiota transplantation has potential as a means of resetting the microbial composition of infants born via Caesarean-section to a healthier profile.”

“The mechanisms that drive these effects likely include increased expression of neurotrophic factors, increased availability of serotonin and norepinephrine, regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, and reduced systemic inflammation.”

“Previous research has demonstrated that sodium and iodide are co-transported by the NIS symporter in a two to one ratio in an energetically favorable reaction. The current study investigated the mechanism by which perchlorate affects the function of this transporter.”

“SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, gains entry to cells via various receptor proteins, including angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), CD26, CD147, and neuropilin-1 (NRP-1), among others.”

“In late 2020, the Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for REGEN-COV as a post-exposure treatment for patients meeting specific criteria based on robust data from phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials.”

“Yet, randomized controlled trials have found exercise alone to have a relatively modest effect on body weight, yielding weight loss averages in the order of 4 to 11 pounds (2 to 5 kilograms) in people with overweight and obesity.”

“Because of alcohol’s effect on other organs and the evidence that any dose of alcohol appears to elevate cancer risk, Dr. Huberman thinks that zero to two drinks per week represents a “safe zone” as long as you’re of age, not pregnant, and not an alcoholic.”