Astrocytes clear amyloid plaques and preserve cognitive function in Alzheimer's mouse models

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a natural mechanism that clears existing amyloid plaques in the brains of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease and preserves cognitive function. The mechanism involves recruiting brain cells known as astrocytes, star-shaped cells in the brain, to remove toxic amyloid plaques that build up in many Alzheimer’s…

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Fired Michigan coach Sherrone Moore pleads no contest

Dan WetzelMarch 6, 2026, 02:44 pm ET to close Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focusing on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. multiple authors East michigan Football coach Sharon Moore agreed to a deal Friday that resulted in her pleading no contest to two new misdemeanor charges in exchange for the previous felony…

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Canadian snowboarder Mark McMorris crashes, stretchered off

LIVIGNO, Italy — Canada’s three-time Olympic bronze medalist snowboarder Mark McMorris crashed Wednesday night during big air training for the Milan Cortina Games and had to be carried off the course on a stretcher. McMorris, 32, making his fourth appearance at the Olympics, was preparing for Thursday night’s qualifying, scheduled about 24 hours before the…

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