Tag: Brain Injury
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Widespread Image Manipulation Found in Animal Studies of Brain Injury After Stroke
Overview: A troubling pattern in brain injury research Researchers analyzing animal studies focused on brain injury after stroke have uncovered a troubling pattern: image reuse and manipulation are more common than previously thought. In a study published in PLOS Biology, scientists found that more than 200 papers contained problematic images, including duplicated Western blots and…
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Widespread image reuse and manipulation found in animal studies of brain injury after stroke
Summary: a troubling pattern in stroke brain injury research A recent analysis published in PLOS Biology reveals a troubling trend across more than 200 papers that examine ways to prevent brain injury after a stroke. The study identified duplicated Western blots and reused images of tissues and cells, suggesting widespread image manipulation and data integrity…
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Widespread image reuse and manipulation uncovered in animal brain-injury studies
Overview: The scope of image-related concerns in brain-injury research A recent analysis published in PLOS Biology has revealed troubling trends in animal studies focused on brain injury after stroke. Researchers found that more than 200 papers describing strategies to prevent brain damage after a stroke contain problematic images. The issues include duplicated Western blots and…
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Tragic Inhalation Death of Irish Teen Highlights Dangers of Aerosol Substances
Overview of the case A devastating inquest has heard how a 14-year-old girl from County Clare died after inhaling the contents of an aerosol deodorant. Sarah Mescall, a second-year student from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, passed away in September 2023 following a sequence of events at home, hospital transfers, and a fatal lack of oxygen to the…
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Inhalation of Aerosol Deodorant: Tragic Case of a 14-Year-Old’s Death in Ireland
Overview of the Inquest The inquest into the death of 14-year-old Sarah Mescall, a second-year student from Cloongowna, Kilnamona, Co Clare, has underscored the dangers associated with inhaling volatile substances from everyday products. Sarah died after suffering irreversible brain damage following the inhalation of contents from a female aerosol deodorant. The events unfolded over several…
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Billy Vigar: Remembering the Young Talent from Chichester
Tragic Loss of Young Footballer Billy Vigar Billy Vigar, a promising forward for Chichester City and a former youth player with Arsenal, has tragically passed away at the young age of 21. This devastating news comes after Vigar sustained a significant brain injury during a recent Isthmian League match against Wingate & Finchley, which had…
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Tragic Passing of Billy Vigar, Promising Young Footballer
Billy Vigar: A Rising Star in Football Billy Vigar, a talented forward for Chichester City and former Arsenal academy player, has tragically passed away at the tender age of 21 after sustaining a severe brain injury during a match. This heartbreaking incident occurred in an Isthmian League game against Wingate & Finchley, which was abandoned…
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Tragic Passing of Billy Vigar: A Rising Star in Football
The Unfortunate Passing of Billy Vigar Tragedy struck the world of football as Billy Vigar, a talented forward from Chichester City and a former player for Arsenal, passed away at the young age of 21 after suffering a significant brain injury during a recent match. The incident took place during an Isthmian League match against…
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PRMT1: A Breakthrough in Combatting Brain Injury
Understanding PRMT1’s Role in Brain Health Brain injuries can have devastating impacts on individuals, affecting not only their physical capabilities but also their cognitive functions. Recent studies have shed light on a promising protein called PRMT1 (protein arginine methyltransferase 1), which plays a vital role in protecting brain cells from damage. By blocking specific cell…
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PRMT1 Eases Brain Injury by Blocking Cell Death Pathways
Understanding PRMT1 and Its Mechanism Recent research published in Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B highlights the significance of protein arginine methyltransferase 1 (PRMT1) in combatting brain injuries. This protein plays a critical role in cellular functions, particularly in the nervous system where it helps regulate various biological processes. What Is PRMT1? PRMT1 is an enzyme that…