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🔗 Parkinson's Disease Might Not Start in The Brain https://www.sciencealert.com/parkinsons-disease-might-not-start-in-the-brain-study-finds

Led by a team from Wuhan University in China, the study is primarily concerned with the alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) protein, which is closely associated with Parkinson's. When production goes awry and creates clumps of misfolded proteins, it interferes with brain function.

The key discovery here is that α-Syn clumps can build up in the kidneys, as well as the brain. The researchers think these abnormal proteins might actually travel from the kidneys to the brain, possibly playing a part in triggering the disease.

Parkinson's Disease Might Not Start in The Brain, Study Finds

Parkinson's disease is traditionally associated with neurological damage in the brain, brought on by a drastic drop in dopamine production, but a new study suggests it could get started in an unexpected part of the body: the kidneys.

ScienceAlert

Christoph 1d ago

Natasha Jay 2d ago

I have a pet termite. I named him Clint.

Clint eats wood.

Christoph 1d ago

Eric Alper 1d ago

40 years ago today, Dire Straits released “Money for Nothing” as the second single from Brothers in Arms. Here are 5 wild facts about the legendary album: https://zurl.co/Q9OII

5 Surprising Facts about Dire Straits' 'Brothers in Arms' Album - That Eric Alper

Before Brothers in Arms, CDs were a novelty, Montserrat was just a speck on the map, and music videos were mostly mime and fog machines. But in 1985, Dire Straits took a leap so bold it changed the way records were made, heard, and sold. Brothers in Arms didn’t just top charts — it revolutionized […]

That Eric Alper

Christoph 1d ago

Kris 1d ago

The Business for Zero Day Exploits in the US is Broken

"Atlantic Council research says market for zero days is bloated, leaving the US behind rivals such as China."

https://archive.is/I6VHI

Crucially, zero day supply doesn’t match demand. Zero days are becoming harder to come by and more expensive to buy from a global pool of researchers that may be as low as a few hundred individuals, according to the research.

Das ist gewiss eine Meinung, die man haben kann.

https://devhumor.com/media/dilbert-s-team-writes-a-minivan

Christoph 1d ago

Grumpy Gramp 2d ago

Die Aktionäre des US-Handelsriesen Costco haben im Februar beschlossen, dass ihr Diversitätsprogramm weiterläuft.

Was hat Trump dagegen unternommen?

Nichts.

Alle Firmen, die sich Trump unterwerfen, sind entweder Feiglinge oder teilen seine wirren politischen Ideen.

Christoph 1d ago

Michael 1d ago

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/28/village-dorset-eviction-private-money-power-rural-england

An entire village in Dorset is facing eviction – proof that private money holds all the power in rural England

This scandalous story gives lie to the claim that the biggest threat to country life comes from city dwellers, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian

Christoph 1d ago

mhoye 2d ago

Me, two weeks ago:

"Strange days indeed; imagine listening to a carpenter describe themselves as "hammer-first."

"But do you... build houses?"

"Incidentally, yes; but our main focus is on hitting nails with hammers."

Microsoft today:

"AI is now a fundamental part of how we work," Liuson wrote. "Just like collaboration, data-driven thinking, and effective communication, using AI is no longer optional - it's core to every role and every level."

https://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-internal-memo-using-ai-no-longer-optional-github-copilot-2025-6