neuroscience
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How a Pig Virus Accidentally Solved One of Alzheimer's Biggest Puzzles
Scientists at Altos Labs discovered that a protein from African Swine Fever Virus — evolved to hijack pig cells — is a remarkably potent inhibitor of the molecular pathway that silences memory in Alzheimer's, Down syndrome, and aging. And it enhances memory even in healthy mice.
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The Brain That Speaks Again
Three landmark studies have transformed brain-computer interfaces from promising experiments into tools that restore real conversation to people who cannot speak — at speeds once thought impossible.
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The Diabetes Drug That's Turning Medicine Upside Down
Semaglutide was approved to lower blood sugar. Then it dramatically cut heart attacks. Then kidney failure. Then it showed signs of slowing Parkinson's disease. Scientists are still figuring out why a gut hormone seems to protect nearly everything.