Researcher Faces Investigation for Concealing 6-Year-Old Girl’s Death in Gene-Editing Trial - Gizmodo
Last year, a six-year-old girl died after undergoing an experimental gene-editing therapy. Now, the neuroscientist in charge of the research, Zilong Qiu, is facing questions following his decision to not publicly disclose the death.
One Common Sweetener May Increase Stroke Risk by Damaging The Brain's Protective Barrier - ScienceAlert
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Myriams-Fotos/Pixabay) The blood-brain barrier surrounds the blood vessels that run through the brain, letting in oxygen and nutrients while keeping out toxins and pathogens. It's an absolutely essential line of defense that protects the brain from damage.
Where You Carry Your Body Fat Is Directly Linked to Brain Aging in First-of-Its-Kind Study - ScienceAlert
Add ScienceAlert on Google (Mykola Chaika/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus) You can weigh the same as someone else, have the same BMI, and still be carrying a completely different risk to your brain. That's the message from a growing pile of research over the past year.
Young bear euthanized after lethargic behavior, tests negative for rabies - KVAL
A young bear initially raised concerns for community members in the South Hill area of Eugene, after lingering around a public road last Thursday morning, on July 16. Chris Pedersen, a Fox Hollow resident, initially spotted the bear at 9:00 a.m.