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Boosting the KIBRA protein reversed memory impairment in mouse model of Alzhheimer’s despite the presence of toxic tau.

Source: Buck Scientists Discover a Potential Way to Repair Synapses Damaged in Alzheimer’s Disease – BUCK

Fascinating.

WordStumble uses artificial intelligence to create a customizable reading program for children.

Source: Las Vegas parent creates reading app using artificial intelligence

Love that AI is enabling this kind of thing.

K9 Biza and her partner, Auburn Police Officer David Ljunggren, followed the scent of a missing 12-year-old and helped find the child safe miles from home.

Source: Massachusetts police K9 tracks scent for over 2 miles to find missing 12-year-old in freezing cold

Good girl!

During a routine day at the Port of Houston, four marine inspectors heard barking from amid 10,000 containers

Source: ‘It’s scratching, dude’: US Coast Guard inspectors rescue stowaway dog from shipping container

Lucky dog!

An exciting new study from PHS, in collaboration with the Universities of Strathclyde and Edinburgh, shows that no cervical cancer cases have been detected in women vaccinated at age 12-13 since the Human papillomavirus (HPV) immunisation programme started in Scotland in 2008.

Source: No cervical cancer cases detected in vaccinated women following HPV immunisation

Vaccines work.

Meet the pet detective who has helped track down and reunite 330 lost dogs with their owners for free—using a thermal imaging drone. She doesn’t accept a penny for her work, saying that the joy when an owner is reunited with their animal is all the reward she needs. Erica Hart, 44, got her first […]

Source: She’s a Pet Detective Who’s Tracked Down and Reunited 330 Lost Dogs with Owners for Free–Using Thermal Imaging

So cool.

Comparing the brain MRIs of people with and without dementia, researchers have identified an accurate ‘signature’ that may signal a person’s risk of developing the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear. The novel biomarker could provide an early diagnosis, allowing therapeutic interventions to slow the disease’s progress.

Source: MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear

Fascinating.

“He’s such a good boy, and he was really calming,” said patient Debbie Zaiger, who has anxiety around dental visits.

Source: A dog on your lap at the dentist? ‘Yes, please.’ (gift link)

What a neat idea.

According to the school district, a Volusia County bus driver stepped in to help a young boy who was choking on a piece of candy while on the bus.

Source: Florida school bus driver saves third-grader from choking on candy, district says

Well done!

For 35 years, the organization has paired senior citizens with elementary-aged pupils. The program fosters growth — and connection.

Source: At Oasis, St. Louis Tutors Reach Across Generations to Foster Learning

I love these kinds of solutions.