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08 July 2020

• Long-term culture of human pancreatic slices reveals regeneration of beta cells
  Scientists have developed a method allowing for the long-term culture of 'pancreatic slices' to study the regeneration of the human pancreas in real time.
• A vaccine targeting aged cells mitigates metabolic disorders in obese mice
  Researchers developed a novel vaccine that removes senescent T cells from adipose tissues. They showed that vaccinated obese mice had improved glucose tolerance and insulin resistance without showing severe adverse events. These findings could help develop a novel therapeutic tool.
• Study finds exercise increases benefits of breast milk for babies
  A new study finds even moderate exercise during pregnancy increases a compound in breast milk that reduces a baby's lifelong risks of serious health issues such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease.
• Promising treatment to slow kidney disease doesn't prove out in clinical trial
  Progression of kidney disease in type 1 diabetes is correlated with increased amounts of uric acid. A drug that reduces uric acid levels was tested in a multi-institution randomized clinical trial. Though the study did not show the desired clinical benefit, it did provide a very clear answer to an important scientific question.
• Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects
  Exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body's respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately, according to new research.