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June 26, 2020, 14:55

Molecule reduces multiple pathologies associated with Alzheimer’s disease

When tested in brain cells and in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, a new compound significantly reduced the number of amyloid plaques in the brain, lessened brain inflammation and diminished other molecular markers of the disease.

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June 26, 2020, 14:52

Plant viruses could be used to prevent and treat human autoimmune diseases

Researchers have taken positive steps towards using plant virus-based particles for the treatment of human autoimmune diseases such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.

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June 25, 2020, 13:10

Blood test to monitor cancer up to ten times more sensitive than current methods

A new method of analysing cancer patients’ blood for evidence of the disease could be up to ten times more sensitive than previous methods according to new research led by the University of Cambridge.

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June 25, 2020, 13:03

Stanford researchers develop artificial synapse that works with living cells

Researchers have created a device that can integrate and interact with neuron-like cells. This could be an early step toward an artificial synapse for use in brain-computer interfaces.

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June 23, 2020, 14:18

Evolutionary key for a bigger brain

Dresden and Japanese researchers show that a human-specific brain size gene causes a larger neocortex in the common marmoset, a non-human primate

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June 23, 2020, 11:57

Shining light on a malignant lung cancer

A near-infrared light treatment could help manage a rare form of lung cancer.

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June 22, 2020, 17:17

Molecules that reduce ‘bad’ gut bacteria reverse narrowing of arteries in animal study

Promoting a healthy gut microbiome may be a powerful strategy for lowering cholesterol and other heart attack risk factors.

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June 22, 2020, 14:11

Wearable patch may provide new treatment option for skin cancer

Conventional melanoma therapies, including chemotherapy and radiotherapy, suffer from the toxicity and side effects of repeated treatments due to the aggressive and recurrent nature of melanoma cells.

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