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Rethinking Brain Sugar — How Glycogen Shapes Tauopathy and Neuroprotection
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the buildup of toxic proteins, and lifestyle factors such as diet may influence the risk of developing the condition.
Troubleshooting inverted nipples in lactating mothers with an electric breast pump
Breastfeeding is the single most important intervention for reducing neonatal mortality. Numerous factors, including inverted nipples, hinder its establishment. On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, we discuss the findings of our study comparing electric breast pumps with the syringe method
Silent influencer: How non-antibiotics tip the microbial balance of the gut microbiome
Some human-targeted drugs can alter gut microbes, creating a favorable environment for pathogens like Salmonella to thrive.
CD2: A Plug-and-Play CAR-T Upgrade Strategy to Overcome Exhaustion and Enhance Anti-Tumor Potential
The link between CAR-T cells and cancer cells isn't very stable. Boosting CD2 levels – like giving it a stronger anchor – makes this connection much stronger. This improved connection (which scientists call an 'immunological synapse') helps the CAR-T cells work better from the ground up.
