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Established Alzheimer's Risk Gene Has a New Role

September 18, 2018

A newly discovered function for the ApoE4 gene, the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, may help explain how the gene causes cognitive decline.

Topic

Neurology
New Drug Shows Promise for Progressive Form of MS

September 18, 2018

A new anti-inflammatory drug may offer hope for people with a progressive form of MS. In a phase 2 trial, the drug slowed brain atrophy in people with the disease.

Topic

Medical School
UPI: Activity may lead to faster recovery from brain damage, stroke

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UPI

September 17, 2018
New York Times: 23andMe Said He Would Lose His Mind. Ancestry Said the Opposite.

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The New York Times

September 17, 2018
Why Genetic Mutations Cause Disease in Some People but Not Others

September 17, 2018

A new study finds that regulatory gene variants can affect the severity of a genetic disease among people with the same protein-coding mutation.

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Data Science
NBC News: Siblings start camp to help kids cope with loss of loved ones who died by suicide

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NBC News

September 14, 2018
TIME: Scientists Are Developing New Ways to Treat Disease With Cells, Not Drugs

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TIME

September 14, 2018
Chicago Tribune: Step-by-step safety plans, follow-ups can help prevent repeat suicide attempts

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Chicago Tribune

September 13, 2018
Scientific American: Brain’s Dumped DNA May Lead to Stress, Depression

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Scientific American

September 13, 2018
Healthy Diet, Physical Activity Limit Excess Weight Gain During Pregnancy

September 13, 2018

A group of clinical trials showed that pregnant women can prevent excess weight gain with a healthy diet and physical activity.

Topic

Obstetrics-Gynecology