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X MARKS THE SPOT OF THE DOUBLE HELIX</a>

X MARKS THE SPOT OF THE DOUBLE HELIX

Picture a molecule of DNA. What does it look like? You probably envisioned the twisted ladder-like structure known as the double helix. Today, “double helix” is so intertwined with our understanding of DNA that a Google image search of the phrase brings up diagram after diagram of the molecule. But how was this structure discovered? How did scientists determine such an intricate design without being able to see DNA under a microscope? The answer came largely from this picture seen above.

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ARE CANCER DRUGS THE SOLUTION TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE?</a>
biology, biochemistry, immunology Sarah E. Barnes biology, biochemistry, immunology Sarah E. Barnes

ARE CANCER DRUGS THE SOLUTION TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE?

Alzheimer's Disease is one of the most common diseases in the United States. While many existing drugs may help slow the progression of the disease, none can stop it or reverse the damage that it has already done. Several novel immunotherapies are proving efficacious in the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease, and in particular one drug meant to target cancer may be a promising therapy for Alzheimer’s patients in the future.

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