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  UCSF ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 5
  Could kidney transplant patients ditch daily pills for a monthly treatment? New research suggests a monthly therapy could extend the lifespan of transplanted kidneys with fewer side effects. tiny.ucsf.edu/uOFQLP
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  UCSF ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social · Feb 3
  As we age, brain cells face a growing mess — including toxic clumps of tau protein. UCSF scientists found a cleanup crew that can remove tau before it clumps, hinting at new ways to prevent dementia. tiny.ucsf.edu/orFiVL
  

  This Cellular Hazmat Team Cleans Up Tau. Can It Prevent Dementia?

  Researchers found a "garbage man" enzyme that tags toxic clumps of proteins in the brain for removal, and saw a correlation with resilience against dementia.

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