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Cure For Alzheimers On The Horizon? These Scientists Think So – Daily Caller

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2017-01-26 NEWS

New Scientist

Cure For Alzheimers On The Horizon? These Scientists Think So
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“This compound is the first that has been shown to reverse tau-related damage to the brain that also has the potential to be used as a therapeutic in people,” Miller said. To test the gene therapy, the researchers used genetically modified mice to
Gene-blocking therapy reverses Alzheimer’s-like symptoms in miceNew Scientist
Fighting buildup of tau protein in Alzheimer’s by targeting RNAChemical & Engineering News (subscription) (blog)

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The Australian

Human stem cells grown in pig embryos
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American and Spanish researchers have reported the first integration of human stem cells into a large animal. The research, outlined in the journal Cell, tested the feasibility of engineering “chimeras” — creatures containing cells from different
New findings highlight promise of chimeric organisms for science and medicinePhys.Org
Advances Made Toward Growing Organs in ‘Chimera’ AnimalsNew York Times
First human-pig embryos open route to growing transplant organs in chimerasThe Sydney Morning Herald
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