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Scientists have developed a new method, called the PMCA-based detection, to locate prions in the olfactory mucosa of patients with sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (sCJD). Prions are misfolded proteins that can cause fatal neurodegenerative diseases. Like bloodhounds sniffing out a scent, researchers used this technique to track down prions in the nasal cavity, specifically in the […]
Imagine a bustling city with two major highways running side by side. The first highway represents Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), while the second one symbolizes Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM). In this study, scientists embarked on a journey to explore the intricate network of roads where these two highways intersect. By analyzing gene expression data and […]
Think of consciousness like a jigsaw puzzle. For years, scientists have been trying to find the one perfect piece that fits neatly into the whole picture. But now, a new perspective is emerging. Instead of searching for a single key to unlock the mysteries of consciousness, researchers are realizing that the puzzle is made up […]
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