Alzheimer’s

Speaking Two Languages Seems to Slows Aging, Speaking Three or More Augments the Effect

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Speaking Two Languages Seems to Slows Aging, Speaking Three or More Augments the Effect

– credit Riky Speaking two or more languages is associated with a reduced risk of accelerated aging, according to data from more than 86,000 people across 27 European countries. It’s yet another great reason to learn a new language, or bring up a child in a bilingual household. Previous research has proposed that multilingualism can … Read more

Unique Antibody from Camels and Alpacas Could Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s

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Unique Antibody from Camels and Alpacas Could Be Used to Treat Alzheimer’s

– credit, Sung Jin Cho on Unsplash An antibody-like compound known on land to be exclusively to be found in camelids like alpacas, lamas, and dromedaries, could be used to treat human brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. The study’s focus were antibody-like proteins, aptly called nanobodies, whose small size … Read more