Tiny But Toxic: MBL Researchers Discover A Mechanism Of Neurodegeneration In Alzheimer's Disease

Tiny But Toxic: MBL Researchers Discover A Mechanism Of Neurodegeneration In Alzheimer's Disease
Tiny, toxic protein particles severely disrupt neurotransmission and inhibit delivery of key proteins in Alzheimer's disease, two separate studies by Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) researchers have found. The particles are minute clumps of amyloid beta, which has long been known to accumulate and form plaques in the brain of Alzheimer's patients.

News From The American Journal Of Pathology, 25-Mar-2009

News From The American Journal Of Pathology, 25-Mar-2009
Tracking Acute Kidney Injury Dr. Eisei Noiri and colleagues at the University of Tokyo, Japan identified a novel biomarker to monitor acute kidney injury. They present their data in the April 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology. Acute kidney injury may be reversible if treated promptly and appropriately. Novel biomarkers therefore need to be developed to identify injury at early time points as well as to estimate the severity of the damage.

Rhode Island Sees Increase In Norovirus Cases

The Rhode Island Department of Health advises people that there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of norovirus infections in the state.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises people that there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of norovirus infections in the state. HEALTH regularly investigates reports of norovirus clusters in licensed facilities and investigates illness complaints associated with food establishments or other licensed facilities. Since January 1, 22 long-term care facilities have reported noro-like illness and HEALTH laboratories have confirmed norovirus in 14.

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Rhode Island Department Of Health

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