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Breakthrough Drug Reverses Nerve Damage—Restores Vision & Brain Function

What if the brain could heal itself? A newly developed drug, LL-341070, might make that possible. Early research suggests it can repair myelin—the protective layer around nerves—potentially restoring lost vision and brain function. For those with MS, strokes, or age-related decline, this could be a game-changer. But how far can this breakthrough really go? Scientists …

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Middle-Schooler Finds Goose Poop That Has Cancer-Fighting Compound. “My Mom, Auntie and Grandma Have All Had Cancer, so It Makes Me Happy That Something I Found Could Help,” Said Camarria Williams.

What if the next big breakthrough in cancer research was hiding in plain sight—somewhere no one would think to look? That’s exactly what happened when 13-year-old Camarria Williams scooped up a sample of goose droppings from a neighborhood park. What started as a simple STEM project turned into a remarkable scientific discovery that stunned researchers. …

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