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Medicine
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 days ago

How geneticists uncovered a common root of two neurological diseases

Frontotemporal dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis may share the same genetic causes despite their clinical differences.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact - scientists

"There are examples of balls that transfer high or low energy through all eras of play. There is no trend that suggests the magnitude of energy transfer is increasing or decreasing over time."
Science
Medicine
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Why Lewy Body Dementia Is Often Overlooked or Misdiagnosed

Lewy body dementia is the second-most-common neurodegenerative dementia, often misdiagnosed and presenting unique challenges in healthcare navigation.
Science
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Targeting Key Proteins in Fight Against ALS - News Center

RAD23 controls both degradation and stabilization of misfolded proteins; reducing RAD23 enhances clearance of disease-linked aggregates, offering a therapeutic target for neurodegenerative proteostasis dysfunction.
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Medicine
fromHarvard Gazette
7 months ago

New AI tool predicts therapies to restore health in diseased cells Harvard Gazette

PDGrapher is an AI model that identifies gene targets and optimal combinations to reverse diseased cellular states and accelerate drug discovery for complex diseases.
fromBoston.com
8 months ago

Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

The loss of an estimated $2.6 billion in federal funding at Harvard has meant that some of the world's most prominent researchers are laying off young researchers.
US news
Science
fromNature
9 months ago

Daily briefing: The breakthrough proof bringing mathematics closer to a grand unified theory

The APOE ε4 gene variant raises the risk of numerous neurodegenerative conditions related to age.
fromPsychology Today
9 months ago

When We Forget Our Oral Hygiene, We May Ultimately Forget Everything

Harmful microbes originating from the mouth produce toxins that can affect the brain, potentially contributing to dementia in patients with Parkinson's disease.
Health
#als
fromNews Center
1 year ago
Alternative medicine

ALS Drug Effectively Treats Alzheimer's Disease in New Animal Study - News Center

fromNews Center
1 year ago
Alternative medicine

ALS Drug Effectively Treats Alzheimer's Disease in New Animal Study - News Center

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NYC startup
fromNews Center
10 months ago

Taking the Science to Market: Start-ups at Feinberg - News Center

Significant discoveries in lab research can lead to the creation of start-ups focused on commercializing innovative medical treatments.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Matters
11 months ago

Oxford Brain Diagnostics to roll out revolutionary dementia technology following UK and US regulatory approvals

Oxford Brain Diagnostics is launching innovative software for early dementia diagnosis in the UK and US, following key regulatory approvals.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Quarter of World Rugby's test group of ex-players at risk' of cognitive problems

Former rugby players are at risk of cognitive problems; intervention programs are emerging but face challenges with participant follow-through.
World Rugby's brain health service aims to support former players but managing anxiety regarding assessments is crucial for participation.
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