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Anti-aging drug targets Alzheimer’s by altering metabolism in the brain

Posted on August 6, 2020 by Nick Lavars

Scientists studying the effects of an experimental drug in mice have uncovered new mechanisms that appear to drive the development of Alzheimer's

Scientists investigating Alzheimer’s treatments at the Salk Institute have uncovered some key mechanisms that enable an experimental drug to reverse memory loss in mouse models of the disease. The discovery not only bodes well for the possibility of clinical trials, but provides researchers with a new target to consider in the wider development of compounds to counter the degenerative effects of the condition.

Category: Medical, Science

Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Salk Institute, Neurological, Dementia, Brain, New Atlas Audio

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Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Nick Lavars

Science is continuing to shine a light on the links between gut bacteria and all kinds of health conditions, ranging from depression, to autoimmune disease, to Alzheimer’s and PTSD. A US research team working to further unravel its secrets has happened… Continue reading Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy→

Gut bacteria signature reveals liver disease with over 90% accuracy

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Nick Lavars

Deep roots, edited genes and a plan to fight climate change with supercharged plants

Posted on July 18, 2019 by Nick Lavars

There are quite a few ways we could benefit from tweaking the genetic makeup of plants. Scientists making breakthroughs in this area hail exciting new possibilities around improved crop security, new kinds of naturally sourced medicines, and … Continue reading Deep roots, edited genes and a plan to fight climate change with supercharged plants→