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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Bacteria can share antibiotic resistance genes through horizontal gene transfer, spreading traits much like exchanging information.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ New research suggests drought driven by climate change may also contribute to rising antibiotic resistance in the environment.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A validated risk score for kidney disease outperforms existing prediction tools across diverse populations in the United States and the United Kingdom.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ A new blood test may identify high-risk APOL1 carriers at risk of kidney failure years before symptoms appear, allowing earlier intervention.]]></image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.medboundtimes.com/fitness-and-wellness/parental-depression-timing-impact-adult-offspring-mental-health</loc>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ Maternal and paternal depression affect children differently, with distinct patterns and timing shaping mental health outcomes.]]></image:caption>
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<image:caption><![CDATA[ The timing of parental depression can have lasting effects on a child’s mental health into adulthood.]]></image:caption>
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