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Shin Jie Yong, MSc (Res)

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Everyday Viruses Could Be Priming Our Brain for Neurodegeneration Over Time

It’s a slow-burn effect.

Nov 3

Everyday Viruses Could Be Priming Our Brain for Neurodegeneration Over Time

Nov 3

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By 2060, the Incidence of Dementia May Drop Thanks to a Childhood Vaccine

The childhood chickenpox vaccine wasn’t meant to fight dementia — but it just might, by accident.

Oct 17

By 2060, the Incidence of Dementia May Drop Thanks to a Childhood Vaccine

Oct 17

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Prenatal Infections and Autism Risk: The Biology Underpinnings Explained

How infections can rewire the developing fetal brain in ways that may lead to autism.

Oct 4

Prenatal Infections and Autism Risk: The Biology Underpinnings Explained

Oct 4

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Prenatal Infections Can Amplify Autism Risk (and Help Explain 1 in 7 Cases)

But research suggests that managing fever during pregnancy could make a difference in reducing that risk.

Sep 3

Prenatal Infections Can Amplify Autism Risk (and Help Explain 1 in 7 Cases)

Sep 3

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Flu Vaccine and Brain Health: What the Biological Evidence Says

It may do more than just prevent the neurodegenerative effects of the influenza virus.

Aug 4

Flu Vaccine and Brain Health: What the Biological Evidence Says

Aug 4

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Microbial Instincts: Submission Guidelines

A publication on infectious diseases, vaccines, and related topics under Medium’s boost program.

Jul 26

Microbial Instincts: Submission Guidelines

Jul 26

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Can Flu Shots Protect Your Brain Against Dementia? How Strong Is the Evidence?

I did an updated and targeted meta-analysis to find out.

Jul 3

Can Flu Shots Protect Your Brain Against Dementia? How Strong Is the Evidence?

Jul 3

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Does Influenza Raise the Risk of Dementia? An Updated Meta-Analysis

Apparently, the effects may be comparable to, if not greater than, Covid-19.

Jun 6

Does Influenza Raise the Risk of Dementia? An Updated Meta-Analysis

Jun 6

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Amyloids: What Evolution Reveals About Them and Why They Turn Against Us

On the amyloid paradox (part III)

May 14

Amyloids: What Evolution Reveals About Them and Why They Turn Against Us

May 14

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Long Measles: It’s like Long Covid, But Deadlier.

How the measles virus can erode the brain and leave lasting neurological disabilities.

Apr 25

Long Measles: It’s like Long Covid, But Deadlier.

Apr 25

Shin Jie Yong, MSc (Res)

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