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Tag Archives: Salk Institute
Cannabinoids May Remove Plaque in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Salk Institute report promising results
Researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have found that cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana, can facilitate the removal of beta amyloid from nerve cells. Beta amyloid is one of the main components … Continue reading
Why Aging Might Become a Thing of the Past
Scientists have found a way to reverse aging in mice and rejuvenate their cells.
With the aftermath of the holiday season still sliding off of my shoulders, I vaguely recall the conversations of my older relatives around the dinner table. Each story began with the familiar phrase, “I remember when I was your age,” … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Aging, cells, Genes, mice, progeria, Reverse aging, Salk Institute, SevenPonds, The Science of Us, Yamanaka Factor
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