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Posted September 17, 2015 Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows link between the tau component of Alzheimer’s and cholesterol.

It has been known for some years that Alzheimer’s disease is characterised by two types of lesions, amyloid plaques and degenerated tau protein. The amyloid component and altered cholesterol metabolism … Continue Reading Study shows link between the tau component of Alzheimer’s and cholesterol.

Human brain organoids successfully integrate into the mouse cortex and respond to visual stimuli

Could these mini-brain ‘grafts’ be used to repair brain injuries in the future?

Brain-computer interface successfully predicts patient’s thoughts in two separate studies

A new brain-computer interface (BCI) predicted unspoken words from brain activity.

Artificial tissue reverses erectile dysfunction in pigs

The synthetic penile tissue restored erectile function “immediately.”

New nanoparticle ‘reshapes’ belly fat to stop more forming

The nanoparticle converts unhealthy fat into healthier fat cells.

Finally, a possible vaccine to treat UTIs–one of the most common (and resistant) infections in the world

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are now the most common cause of outpatient infections worldwide.