Month: October 2023

Novo Nordisk: Online Ozempic, Wegovy Fakes Rising

Novo Nordisk, a leading pharmaceutical company, issued a warning about the rise of counterfeit versions of their weight-loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic being sold online. This alarming trend is comparable to finding knock-off designer handbags floating around the internet. German authorities have also revealed intricate schemes involving fake drugs in Europe. Novo Nordisk […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Genetic Background’s Impact on Alzheimer’s Mouse Model Proteome

Understanding the impact of genetic background on animal models of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is crucial for improving their translational validity. Researchers have proposed introducing genetic diversity into AD mouse models to uncover new genetic factors contributing to AD susceptibility or resilience. In a recent study, scientists crossed the 5XFAD AD mouse model with different genetic […]

Published on October 12, 2023

Shining a Light on Alzheimer’s: Studying the Effects of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation

Imagine if there was a magical 40 Hz flickering light that could help treat Alzheimer’s disease. Well, scientists are exploring just that! In a recent clinical trial called ALZLIGHT, researchers are testing the efficacy and safety of a non-invasive light therapy system that induces 40 Hz neural activity in patients with mild-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease. The […]

Published on October 12, 2023