Lab-grown mini brains may predict which Alzheimer’s treatments will work

Miniature brain models grown from patients’ cells revealed striking differences in how Alzheimer’s-related tissue responds to an antidepressant. The organoids and the particles they release could eventually guide more personalized treatments and provide new clues for diagnosing the disease.


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The Deckers v. Quince Case Offers Fashion Brands Guidance Amid the Growing “Dupe” Economy

The Deckers v. Quince case proves that even proactive brands will lose intellectual property protection if they claim functional or generic product traits. To maintain a competitive edge, fashion brands must seek intellectual property protection early and make concerted efforts to separate structural utility from ornamental styling. Failure to take these steps may leave brand owners entirely defenseless against “dupe culture,” permanently surrendering their most profitable product features to...
By: Saul Ewing LLP


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Top 3 Excuses from Siblings who Don’t Help With Caregiving

Unfair as it may seem, even in families with many adult children, one sibling usually becomes the primary caregiver for their aging...


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Nearly half of kidney transplant patients never even get started

A massive national study found that nearly half of Americans with kidney failure who are referred for a transplant never even begin the evaluation process, and only 19% make it onto the transplant waitlist. Researchers discovered that factors such as where a person lives, whether they are married, their income level, language, age, and even which transplant center they use can dramatically affect their chances of moving forward.


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Scientists discover a protein that protects the brain from Alzheimer’s damage

A protein called SORLA may act as a powerful defense against the toxic tau tangles involved in Alzheimer’s disease. Mice with extra SORLA had less tau accumulation, less brain atrophy, and healthier connections between neurons, while mice without it experienced more severe damage. The findings also revealed a possible drug target that could help control harmful activity in supporting brain cells.


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