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New Hope for Alzheimer’s Patients: Targeting Brain Cells to Clear Harmful Proteins

Imagine a future where Alzheimer’s disease could be treated by using the brain’s own cleaning crew1. This idea comes from a study by Dr. Hoon Ryu and his team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology. They found a way to use brain cells called astrocytes to remove harmful proteins from Alzheimer’s disease. The […]

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Could COVID-19 Cause Long-Term Brain Damage?

A 2021 study found that 80% of people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurological symptoms1. This shows a worrying link between the virus and brain damage. It means COVID-19 could lead to ongoing brain issues, not just a short illness. The virus’s effect on the brain is becoming clear, making us wonder about its […]