A Protein in The Blood Identified That Could Predict Alzheimer
Researchers developed a simple blood test that shows evidence of brain damage due to Alzheimer’s almost seven years before any kind of cognitive changes occur. Research was conducted at German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Tübingen and Washington University at St. Louis.
Samples of blood collected from 243 people all in their in their 40s or 50s. A protein called “neurofilament light chain”, was the main target. It provide structural support to neurons. High levels of this protein in the blood typically indicates brain damage. People of took parts in the research – had some amount of neurofilament light chain in their blood.
But people who has Alzheimer’s gene in their systems started getting more of this protein in their blood. At a faster rate than those who dont have the Alzheimer’s gene. If all goes ok, this test could be used to identify patients who will develop dementia in future. So these people can start taking anti Alzheimer drug even before things go bad.
Google Hit With $57M Fine by European Union
Jan 21, 2019 Monday France’s The National Data Protection Commission fined Google 50 million euros ($57 million). According to the commission for ad personalization for users, Google shows “lack of transparency, inadequate information and lack of valid consent”. This is one of the biggest regulatory enforcement action.
Commission mention in their report that – Google donor properly informed their
users why they collect data for advertisement. And user need to spend time to find – how and why Google use their data. In response to this fine. Google said they are studying the decision and planning their next step.
