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  "id": 1704033,
  "title": "Postbiotic could reduce the risk of brain damage after a concussion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/postbiotic-could-reduce-the-risk-of-brain-damage-after-a-concussion",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-08-18T12:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Scientist",
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    "url": "https://www.newscientist.com/article/2585112-postbiotic-could-reduce-the-risk-of-brain-damage-after-a-concussion/"
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  "summary": "Giving mice a byproduct produced by gut bacteria reduced their risk of severe brain damage and cognitive difficulties after a traumatic brain injury",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}