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Rare Gene Mutation Delays Alzheimer’s by Suppressing Brain Inflammation
A study reveals that the APOE3-R136S mutation delays Alzheimer’s disease by inhibiting the cGAS-STING immune pathway. This mutation suppresses inflammation in brain-resident immune cells, offering protection against tau accumulation.

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Noninvasive Imaging Method Maps Whole-Brain Metabolism
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a fast, noninvasive MRI method to map whole-brain metabolism. The technique identifies early biochemical changes in the brain.

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Researchers Create High-Quality Canine Stem Cells From Urine
A new method for producing mesenchymal stem cells from iPSCs in urine has opened up new possibilities in veterinary regenerative medicine.

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Embryos Can Eliminate Bacteria Before Forming Their Immune System
Researchers have filmed how epithelial cells in early embryos ingest and destroy bacteria, defending the embryo from infection.

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Rapamycin Exhibits Similar Life-Extending Effect as Eating Less
A new systematic review reveals that rapamycin – a compound originally developed as an immunosuppressant – can deliver comparable life-extending effects in eight different vertebrate species.

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Vaccine Protects Against Yeast Infections in Mouse Model
A vaccine developed by University of Georgia researchers successfully protects against and treats vaginal yeast infections in mice, according to a newly published study.

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Dual-Adjuvant HIV Vaccine Offers Strong Protection With One Dose
Researchers have shown that they can generate a strong immune response to HIV with just one vaccine dose, by adding two powerful adjuvants – materials that help stimulate the immune system.

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Disrupted Daily Rhythms Can Affect Adolescent Brain Development
Disrupting the body’s internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders, a new mouse study suggests.
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