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The narrative surrounding Alzheimer’s disease has long been dominated by the idea that certain proteins, especially p-tau217, are unambiguous villains—molecular saboteurs responsible for the relentless degeneration of the brain. Science has largely viewed p-tau217 as a toxic agent, forming entangled clumps inside neurons that choke brain function and lead to memory loss. Yet, this entrenched
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Water scarcity is rapidly emerging as one of the most critical challenges facing humanity. With billions lacking reliable access to clean drinking water, incremental improvements in existing infrastructure will not suffice. It is in this grim context that the recent development of a novel atmospheric water harvester stands out as a beacon of hope. Unlike
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Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously known under the less flattering acronym NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease), is silently becoming one of the most pervasive health crises globally. Affecting around one-third of the population, MASLD is a multifaceted condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver that can escalate to inflammation, fibrosis, and
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Parkinson’s disease has long been seen strictly as a neurological disorder, a consequence of dopamine loss in the brain, primarily blamed on malfunctioning neurons struggling with toxic protein clumps. However, the recent study from Wuhan University disrupts this long-standing narrative, suggesting an unexpected peripheral culprit: the kidneys. This revelation is not just a subtle nuance
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Parkinson’s disease remains one of the most insidious neurodegenerative disorders, quietly robbing individuals of their motor control and quality of life over time. Conventional diagnosis often occurs after significant symptoms emerge, by which point irreversible brain damage has already taken hold. This timeline is unacceptable given the potential for more effective interventions if detected earlier.
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In a startling revelation that has astronomers buzzing, Comet C/2014 UN271, known as Bernardinelli-Bernstein, is careening toward the inner Solar System. This colossal entity, stretching an astonishing 137 kilometers (85 miles) in width, dwarfs the infamous asteroid that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs by nearly 14 times. This is not just another space rock
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In a world increasingly marred by pollution, the emergence of microplastics as a pressing environmental concern is glaring. These relentless microparticles permeate our oceans, infiltrate our food chains, and end up lodged within our very bodies. The latest revelations by France’s food safety authority further corroborate our fears about microplastics’ pervasive contamination, especially within the
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