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The Origin of Alzheimer’s Disease Lies in the Hippocampus. But Why This Area?

Pinpointing what exactly makes the hippocampus so vulnerable to the neurotoxic effects of plaques and tangles.

Jan 14

The Origin of Alzheimer’s Disease Lies in the Hippocampus. But Why This Area?

Jan 14

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The Reason Why Shingles Vaccine is Highly Protective Against Dementia

It may not have anything to do with shingles after all.

Dec 17, 2024

The Reason Why Shingles Vaccine is Highly Protective Against Dementia

Dec 17, 2024

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Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia, But How Strong Is the Effect?

Here’s my attempt to decode it.

Nov 20, 2024

Shingles Vaccine Protects Against Dementia, But How Strong Is the Effect?

Nov 20, 2024

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Oct 19, 2024

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Oct 19, 2024

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Oct 19, 2024

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Does the Amyloid Model of Alzheimer’s Disease Still Make Sense? My Journey to Resolve the Gaps

Whoever can pinpoint the missing piece will be on the verge of solving this seemingly unsolvable disease.

Oct 14, 2024

Does the Amyloid Model of Alzheimer’s Disease Still Make Sense? My Journey to Resolve the Gaps

Oct 14, 2024

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Our Neurons Mastered Electrical Signals 450 Million Years Ago — Thanks to a Virus Infection

On the marvelous origin of the neuron’s myelin sheath.

Aug 16, 2024

Our Neurons Mastered Electrical Signals 450 Million Years Ago — Thanks to a Virus Infection

Aug 16, 2024

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The Miraculous Origin of Brain Intelligence in Land Animals (Like Us)

When aquatic animals first transitioned to land, a virus-like element probably hijacked their neurons.

Jul 29, 2024

The Miraculous Origin of Brain Intelligence in Land Animals (Like Us)

Jul 29, 2024

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Are We Defining Long-Covid Incorrectly? A Closer Look At Its New ‘Universal’ Definition

The problem no one talks about, and what can be done about it.

Jun 29, 2024

Are We Defining Long-Covid Incorrectly? A Closer Look At Its New ‘Universal’ Definition

Jun 29, 2024

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Covid-19 Could Be Eating Your Neurons

How Covid-19 fulfils the Bradford Hill criteria for causation and raises your lifetime risk of dementia from 1% to 1.5%.

Jun 10, 2024

Covid-19 Could Be Eating Your Neurons

Jun 10, 2024

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