In Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, microglia (the brain’s immune cells) play a double role. They can protect the brain by clearing harmful debris or, under certain conditions, contribute to damage and inflammation. How…
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Trump Nominated Billionaire Jared Isaacman To Run NASA (Again)
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at Jared Issacman’s re-nomination as NASA Administrator, a biotech company revolutionizing the collagen market, patching up a broken heart and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up…
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New laser treatment could stop blindness before it starts
Roughly one in three people over the age of 80 experiences age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a condition that affects the retina and leads to central vision loss. In the United States, about 20 million adults aged 40 and older are currently…
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Common pesticides may cause testicular damage and lower sperm counts
Today’s large-scale farming methods make it nearly impossible to avoid consuming trace amounts of agricultural chemicals, many of which may harm the human body over time.
Researchers from George Mason University’s College of Public Health and…
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Your Doctor Recommends Robotic Surgery – You Should Be Skeptical
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Your physician assures you that you should have robotic surgery. Less pain, less blood loss, and faster recovery. The decision seems like a no-brainer. But is your surgeon enthusiastic about the…
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COVID vaccine linked to fewer infections and allergies in kids with eczema
Children diagnosed with atopic dermatitis (AD), more commonly known as eczema, could face fewer infections and allergic problems after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new research presented at the 2025 American College of Allergy,…
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A hidden cellular cleanup trick could reverse aging
Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes children to show signs of accelerated aging. Those affected often develop early skin wrinkling, loss of skin elasticity, reduced body fat, hair loss, hardened…
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Stanford makes stem cell transplants safer without chemo
A new antibody therapy developed at Stanford Medicine has shown that it can prepare patients for stem cell transplants without the need for toxic chemotherapy or radiation, according to results from a phase 1 clinical trial.
The study focused on…
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Is ICHRA the 401(k) of Healthcare—or Just Another Hype Cycle?
Open enrollment forces millions of Americans to make high-stakes decisions about their health coverage—ICHRA aims to give them more control, but not without trade-offs.
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At this moment, we are in the thick of an open enrollment season where…
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Law Firms Like DLA Piper Are Embracing AI To Help Clients Navigate Compliance
There is significant opportunity in the legal field for AI to augment workflows and client success.
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The world of compliance and regulation has never been easy, especially in complex fields such as healthcare, financial services and many…
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