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3D brain model offers new evidence linking Alzheimer’s to herpes virus

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Rich Haridy

The 3D brain tissue model shows amyloid beta fibrils (in red), and herpes-infected neurons (in green)

New evidence has been published in the journal Science Advances, adding weight to the link between Alzheimer’s disease and the common herpes virus. The Tufts University study, using a 3D bioengineered brain model, demonstrated how a herpes infection can induce a number of Alzheimer’s features, including neuroinflammation and amyloid plaques.

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Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Brain, Neuroscience, Virus, Tufts University

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Microbiome-assessing capsule gathers gut bacteria

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Ben Coxworth

The over-abundance or lack of certain types of gut bacteria has been linked to everything from depression to heart disease to childhood asthma. Non-invasively determining which microbes make up a person’s “gut microbiome,” however, can be dif… Continue reading Microbiome-assessing capsule gathers gut bacteria→

Existing drug for blood problems is used to treat vitiligo

Posted on June 17, 2019 by Ben Coxworth

Despite some promising research, there is currently no one reliable cure for vitiligo. There may be new hope, however, as a recent study has shown an existing medication to be quite effective at repigmenting the affected skin…
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