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Fecal Transplantation: A Promising New Approach Against Parkinson’s Disease

Belgian researchers have found that fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) could hinder the progression of symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease. The effectiveness of fecal microbiota transplantation in slowing Parkinson’s symptoms Early stages of Parkinson’s are marked by the accumulation of proteins within the intestinal wall, which then migrate to brain cells …

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A promising new treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Lixisenatide, a drug developed by Sanofi already used against type 2 diabetes, could slow the progression of Parkinson’s motor symptoms, according to a clinical trial carried out in patients with an early stage of the disease.  A treatment has shown to slow the progression of Parkinson’s motor symptoms in a …

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Discover Life Sciences Scholarship (September 2024)

£2,000 per year of study Level of study Undergraduate Attendance Full time Starting date 11 September 2024 Fee status International Closing date Friday 30 August 2024 at 12:00 (UK time) Eligibility Subjects Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences courses Courses View all applicable undergraduate courses Biochemistry BSc (Hons) Biological and Biomedical …

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POGO-SCOR Fellowship Programme 2024 (Stipends Available)

This programme is jointly funded by POGO and the Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and is designed to promote training and capacity building leading towards a global observation scheme for the oceans. The Programme has been a success for around 20 years, with 190 fellowships awarded since 2001. The fellowship program is …

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J-PAL’s MENA Scholars Fellowship

The MENA Scholars Fellowship creates a pathway for MENA region-based researchers to build skills and experience to design and conduct randomized evaluations of poverty reduction and social development policies and programs. Over a two-year fellowship, selected scholars will build networks, have access to mentorship from the J-PAL affiliate network, participate …

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