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A light micrograph of mice neurons that have been labelled with a fluorescent protein to distinguish between cells at different depths within the brain tissue

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Mysterious 'compound X' clears toxic Parkinson’s proteins from brain

A drug known only as compound X helped to remove the problematic proteins associated with Parkinson's disease from the brains of mice, and improved their balance and mobility

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Migraines could be treated by ramping up the brain's cleaning system

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Iodised salt has become uncool but many of us need to eat more iodine

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A scanning electron micrograph of a mouse's nerve cell that is affected by misfolded versions of the proteins amyloid and beta, which are thought to drive Alzheimer's disease

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Novel approach to clearing brain waste shows promise for Alzheimer's

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An illustration of an enzyme called RNA polymerase replicating viral RNA

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Multipurpose anti-viral pill may treat colds, norovirus, flu and covid

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I have been bitten by more than 200 snakes – on purpose

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Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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Virus from marine animals is causing weird eye problems in people

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Attacks from our immune system are a cause of long covid

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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The profound effect the heart-brain connection has on your health

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Surprising male G-spot found in most detailed study of the penis yet

A long-overlooked area of the penis has been found to have the highest concentration of nerve endings and sensory structures in the organ, suggesting that it is the “male G-spot”

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The brain's cleaning system can be boosted to rid Alzheimer's proteins

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How working out like an astronaut can reduce back pain and slow ageing

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Cystitis or tooth decay could trigger dementia just a few years later

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Are humans degenerating genetically and getting dumber as a result?

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