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Engineered Viruses Are Transforming Neuroscience and Treating Brain Disease
Engineered Viruses Make Neurons Glow and Treat Brain Disease Neuroscientists can now make precise genetic tweaks to the neurons that are most affected by brain diseases such as Parkinson’s, Huntington’s and ALS By Allison Parshall edited by Jeanna Bryner Different populations of cells in the mouse brain, each one targeted with high specificity by one…
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk
To Reduce Dementia Risk, Treat High Blood Pressure Lowering blood pressure through medication can reduce someone’s risk of developing dementia By Liz Szabo edited by Allison Parshall Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Treating high blood pressure for as little as four years can cut the risk of dementia by 15 percent, according to clinical…