Early Epigenetic Effects in Alzheimer's Disease
Repression of certain gene activity in the brain appears to be an early event affecting people with Alzheimer's disease, a new study found. In mouse models of Alzheimer's disease, this blockade and its effects on memory were treatable.
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Nanocomplexes Label Cells for MRI Tracking
Nanocomplexes can be used to label transplanted cells so they can be tracked by MRI, according to a new study. In the future, the technique might be used to monitor whether transplanted immune or stem cells reach their targets.
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NIAID/GSK Experimental Ebola Vaccine Appears Safe, Prompts Immune Response
An experimental vaccine to prevent Ebola virus disease was well-tolerated and produced immune system responses in all 20 healthy adults who received it.
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Progress Erased: Youth Tobacco Use Increased During 2017-2018
4.9 million middle and high school students used tobacco products in 2018.
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