Wednesday, January 22, 2025

A hallmark of Parkinson’s disease in human neurons recreated

Scientists use stem cells to follow development of protein bodies characteristic.

Scientists from McGill University’s Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) and its Early Drug Discovery Unit have successfully recreated the growth of Lewy bodies in human neurons, shedding light on their formation. Their research highlights the significant role that immune challenges play in this process, uncovering a new link between the immune system and neurological diseases.

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Early universe had more supermassive black holes than previously thought

Most distant and therefore oldest blazar ever seen.
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How electrical synapses fine-tune sensory information for better decisions?

A configuration of electrical synapses.