Should states support pregnant teens and their babies?

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The majority of US adults with children agree that state support for pregnant teens is a good investment but want to see teens meet certain criteria -- including taking parenting classes -- before receiving assistance.

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Structure of a protein complex related with cell survival revealed

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Scientists have determined for the first time the high-resolution structure of a complex (R2TP) involved in key processes for cell survival and in diseases such as cancer. This achievement has been made possible by using high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy.

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Fast-acting benefits of ketamine for depression and suicidality

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J A nasal spray formulation of ketamine shows promise in the rapid treatment of symptoms of major depression and suicidal thoughts, according to a new study. The double-blind study compared the standard treatment plus an intranasal formulation of esketamine, part of the ketamine molecule, to standard treatment plus a placebo for rapid treatment of symptoms of major depression, including suicidality, among individuals at imminent suicide risk.

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A new hope: One of North America's rarest bees has its known range greatly expanded

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J The Macropis cuckoo bee is one of the rarest bees in North America, partly because of its specialized ecological associations. It is a nest parasite of oil-collecting bees of the genus Macropis which, in turn, are dependent on oil-producing flowers of the genus Lysimachia. However, new data greatly expands the known range of the cuckoo, and has implications for its conservation status.

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Depression study pinpoints genes that may trigger the condition

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Nearly 80 genes that could be linked to depression have been discovered by scientists.

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Boosting T cell 'memory' may result in longer-lasting and effective responses for patients

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Just like people, some T cells have excellent memories. These subtypes known as memory T cells may explain why some immunotherapies are more effective than others and potentially lead to researchers designing more effective studies using combination checkpoint blockade treatments, according to experts.

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Plants play greater role than megaherbivore extinctions in changes to ecosystem structure

https://ift.tt/eA8V8J Plants may have exerted greater influence on our terrestrial ecosystems than the megaherbivores that used to roam our landscapes, according to new research.

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