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Last update: 3 hours agoParkinson’s Breakthrough: New research links Parkinson’s to misfolded alpha-synuclein building up in the gut and appendix, then traveling to the brain via the vagus nerve years before symptoms—shifting the story from “random brain failure” to a gut-and-environment problem. Microbiome Alarm: The same work points to gut bacteria changes in patients and in people genetically at risk, with early signs like constipation and sleep disruption. Policy Fight in Canada: Canada’s farm research cuts are under fire again, with the NFU backing a call to reverse AAFC research reductions and halt closures while costs are fully recalculated. Tech + Health in the Lab: Scientists report a “molecular glue” in plants that traps viruses, while other teams push forward with drug delivery into cancer cells and new ways to ease knee arthritis pain. Markets + AI Mood: Technology stocks pulled back after a record run, with AI-linked chip names sliding as oil prices rose. Everyday Tech Access: Anchorage students received refurbished laptops from AT&T and Camp Fire Alaska to narrow the digital divide.
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