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Dementia: low levels of vitamin D linked to poor cognitive function

Dementia: low levels of vitamin D linked to poor cognitive function

Share on PinterestA new study has found that lower levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of dementia in older people. Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images For the first time, a new study has explored vitamin D levels in the human brain and the potential effect on cognitive outcomes. Researchers have found that higher …

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Genetic Testing Revealed Chris Hemsworth's Alzheimer's Risk and Here's What He Can Tell You

Genetic Testing Revealed Chris Hemsworth’s Alzheimer’s Risk and Here’s What He Can Tell You

Chris Hemsworth revealed shocking news to his fans this month, saying he was taking a break after discovering he was at high risk for Alzheimer’s disease. The Thor the actor learned the news after taking a genetic test while filming his new Disney+ documentary series Unlimited. In an interview with vanity lounge, Hemsworth says the …

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RNA targeting strategy for the treatment of genetic causes of dementia

RNA targeting strategy for the treatment of genetic causes of dementia

UF Scripps Biomedical Research scientists have developed a potential drug for a major cause of ALS and dementia that works by removing disease-causing RNA segments. The compound restored the health of neurons in the lab and saved mice with disease. The potential drug is described this week in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National …

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Developing an RNA-targeting strategy to fix the genetic cause of ALS and dementia – Neuroscience News

Summary: A new compound eliminates pathogenic segments of RNA associated with ALS and dementia, and restores healthy neurons in mouse models. Source: University of Florida Scientists at the University of Florida (UF) Scripps Biomedical Research have developed a potential drug for a major cause of ALS and dementia that works by removing disease-causing RNA segments. …

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Genetic cause of ALS and dementia repaired by RNA targeting strategy developed at UF Scripps

Genetic cause of ALS and dementia repaired by RNA targeting strategy developed at UF Scripps

UF Scripps Biomedical Research scientists have developed a potential drug for a major cause of ALS and dementia that works by removing disease-causing RNA segments. The compound restored the health of neurons in the lab and saved mice with disease. The potential drug is described this week in the scientific journal Proceedings of the National …

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