Science Buzz Lunch in Mixer Room, Building 1, 7-13-2012
Topics discussed included:
1) The paper:
A mutation in APP protects against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline
by Thorlakur Jonsson et al.
in Nature this week
and how this rare genetic variant which results in decreased formation of amyloid-beta suggests both a cause and possible treatment for cognitive decline
2) The possible causes of the pneumonia and death of the newborn Giant Panda at the Ueno Zoo this week
3) Hotly anticipated events at the upcoming London Olympics
Topics discussed included:
1) The paper:
A mutation in APP protects against Alzheimer's disease and age-related cognitive decline
by Thorlakur Jonsson et al.
in Nature this week
and how this rare genetic variant which results in decreased formation of amyloid-beta suggests both a cause and possible treatment for cognitive decline
2) The possible causes of the pneumonia and death of the newborn Giant Panda at the Ueno Zoo this week
3) Hotly anticipated events at the upcoming London Olympics
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