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Alzheimer's disease was first identified by Dr. Alois Alzheimer in 1906.

Alzheimer's disease has a profound impact on memory, identity and autonomy.

The key pathological features involve amyloid-beta plaques and tau tangles. Want to learn more? 🤔

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Unravelling Alzheimer's Disease: Explorong the Science and Medicine Behind the Disease
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January 26, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Much misinformation has been spread about vaccines. This is despite vaccine being the most successful, effective and safe medical intervention to treat infectious diseases.

Learn more. 👇
#vaccines

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Debunking Vaccine Myths and Misconceptions
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January 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Revolutionary mRNA vaccines that are shaping the future of disease prevention.

Join us in understanding the science, safety, and incredible potential of mRNA vaccines.

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How Vaccines Work: mRNA vs Traditional Vaccines
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January 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Discover how revolutionary technologies like CRISPR-Cas9, are transforming medicine and the mechanism of how CRISPR works.

Learn how precise gene editing can correct genetic defects, enhance crop yields, and protect endangered species.

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Understanding CRISPR and gene editing technology
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January 24, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Journey through millions of years of human evolution and the fascinating story of our ancestors.

Meet our earliest hominin ancestors, including the iconic australopithecine, 'Lucy', the emergence of Homo habilis and the migration of Homo erectus out of Africa!

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The story of human evolution: early hominins to Homo sapiens
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January 24, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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🔵 Around 70% of the global freshwater is stored in glaciers and ice sheets, however these ice formations are rapidly retreating due to #ClimateDisruption.

UNESCO and the WMO officially launch the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation.

Full press release: unes.co/mfa8c4
January 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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I see Jim Al-Khalili’s THE BEGINNING AND END OF THE UNIVERSE is getting a repeat tonight.
This is a brilliant documentary - as always with @jimalkhalili.bsky.social - and part two is on next week.
Wonderful stuff!
January 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
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Evolution is elegantly simple, but still continues to attract a disproportionate number of misconceptions. An evolutionary biologist clears up ten common myths 🧪
10 Misconceptions About Evolution
An evolutionary biologist clears up common myths
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January 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Explore how the immune system works and how it protects us from deadly pathogens.

Discover the innate and adaptive immune systems, and how they respond to foreign threats. From B cells that produce antibodies, to T cells that protect us against viruses and cancer.

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How the Immune System Works - unlocking immune responses
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January 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Discover how human activities, from fossil fuel burning to deforestation, are driving global warming.

Explore the urgent need to address biodiversity loss, extreme weather events, altered precipitation patterns, droughts, rising in sea levels and ocean acidification

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Climate Change Explained The Human Impact on Our Planet
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January 22, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The mesmerizing phenomenon of auroras!

Vibrant displays of light in polar regions are created by solar storms and charged particle collisions.

Intense solar storms push auroras towards the equator, allowing more people to witness this natural spectacle.

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The Sun's Extreme Solar Storms - How They Affect Earth and Beyond
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January 22, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Ever wondered about the origins of modern humans?

Mitochondrial Eve was the common ancestor of all living humans. She lived in Africa 150,000 to 200,000 years ago.

mtDNA analysis is beginning to revealed our remarkable ancestry, tracing ancient human migration patterns.

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The Story of Mitochondrial Eve - Our Shared Ancestry
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January 21, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Explore the mesmerizing world of the Solar System and the universe in this thrilling video! Celebrating Space Week 2024!!

What are your top 15 most mind-blowing facts about the universe? Do you agree with ours?

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15 Mind-blowing Facts About the Universe!
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January 21, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Are we alone in the universe? Is there life out there?

Discover the fascinating search for extra-terrestrial life, the vast cosmos, Goldilocks Zone and over 5,000 newly discovered exoplanets! 🌌

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Are we alone: the search for complex life beyond Earth
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January 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM