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The US Has Recently Approved The First Blood Test For Alzheimer’s Disease

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On Friday, the United States approved the first blood test for Alzheimer’s, a decision that could enable patients to start treatment sooner with newly approved medications that slow the progression of this debilitating neurological disease. New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s The test, created by Fujirebio Diagnostics, analyzes the ratio of two proteins in the blood. […]

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This Dental Floss Can Reveal Your Stress Levels

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While it’s easy to recognize when we’re under intense stress, identifying low-level, chronic stress that lingers in the background is much more challenging. To help with this, researchers at Tufts University have developed a new type of dental floss that can analyze your saliva and provide insight into your stress levels. The Biological Impact of

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Why Fingers Wrinkle in Water may Finally Have an Explanation

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After discovering the blood vessels responsible for finger wrinkles in water, young readers of The Conversation’s Curious Kids series had more questions for scientists: “Do the wrinkles always form the same way?” one reader asked. Curiosity Sparks a Scientific Investigation “I thought, ‘I haven’t the foggiest clue!‘” recalls Guy German, a biomedical engineer from Binghamton

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Discovery of a Resilience-Boosting Molecule May Help Slow the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

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A new study has uncovered a method to prevent cell death, potentially paving the way for treatments that could slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s. Apoptosis, the body’s ancient “cell suicide” mechanism, is controlled by interactions within the BCL-2 protein family. While some of these proteins support cell survival, others initiate cell

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Does Cannabis Affect Sperm Quality? New Study Reveals Surprising Results

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As cannabis becomes legal in many parts of the US, attention is turning from the ethics of its use to its health effects. Recent research indicates that smoking cannabis does not reduce sperm quality, contradicting findings from some previous studies. Study Analyzes Semen Samples from 921 Men to Assess Sperm Quality The study, conducted by

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Experimental Medication Heals Eye Damage And Restores Sight In Mice

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A new study suggests that  antibodies  can push our eyes into an enhanced repair mode, stimulating nerve cell regeneration in the retina beyond their normal healing capacity. New Treatment Shows Promise for Restoring Vision by Targeting Prox1 in Mice The South Korean research team sees this treatment as a potential breakthrough for restoring vision once

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Scientists May Have Overcome a Major Barrier to Brain Treatment

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One major hurdle in treating  for Alzheimer’s and other brain-related diseases is bypassing the brain’s strong protective barriers. However, a new study offers a promising solution to this challenge. Nanoparticles Bypass Blood-Brain Barrier to Target Immune Cells The brain’s primary defense system, blood-brain barrier (BBB), acts as a biological gatekeeper—allowing in only essential molecules and

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