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Specific Brain Cells Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Research identifies 10 types of dopamine-making neurons, one of which seems to die off during the disease.
Specific Brain Cells Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Specific Brain Cells Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Research identifies 10 types of dopamine-making neurons, one of which seems to die off during the disease.

Research identifies 10 types of dopamine-making neurons, one of which seems to die off during the disease.

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Cancer Tied to Reduced Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dan Robitzski | Apr 14, 2022 | 7 min read
Observational evidence for the connection is solidifying, and some clues are emerging about the mechanisms that may explain it.
What’s Killing Killer Whales? Autopsies Reveal a Role for Humans
Ashley Yeager | Dec 16, 2020 | 4 min read
Stephen Raverty of the Ministry of Agriculture in Canada and Joseph Gaydos of UC Davis speak with The Scientist about their recent study assessing the causes of orca deaths.
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Autopsies Show Varied Forms of Heart Damage in COVID-19 Patients
Emma Yasinski | Sep 24, 2020 | 3 min read
The multifarious nature of the damage means treatments for cardiac issues during infection will require tailored approaches.
Autopsies Indicate Blood Clots Are Lethal in COVID-19
Ashley Yeager | Jul 10, 2020 | 4 min read
A pathologist describes his observations from examining the bodies of those who succumbed to the coronavirus.
Higher Blood Pressure Has Links to Brain Lesions in Older Adults
Sukanya Charuchandra | Jul 13, 2018 | 2 min read
In a longitudinal study, researchers find that elderly people with higher pressure were more likely to show signs of Alzheimer’s disease in brain tissue.
Can Pot Be Lethal?
Bob Grant | Feb 24, 2014 | 1 min read
New post-mortem examinations suggest that marijuana can kill.
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