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A two-week treatment with cinaciguat restored key functions in aging liver cells in rats, lowering blood amyloid beta by about half and bringing LDL cholesterol to levels seen in younger animals. Researchers say the findings are preliminary and have not been shown to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in people.
Space and astronomy
After almost 22 years in orbit, Swift is expected to reenter Earth’s atmosphere around Wednesday, with the timing and location still uncertain. A NASA-backed effort to raise the observatory’s orbit was abandoned after its rescue spacecraft developed a control problem.
Space and astronomy
KCL-286, a drug initially developed for spinal cord injuries, reduced DNA damage and inflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease. It has passed initial human safety testing, but its effectiveness against Alzheimer’s has not been tested in people.
Space and astronomy
SpaceX plans to stop selling Falcon 9 launches beyond 2028, raising concerns that Europe may lack enough capacity for its growing satellite programmes. Ariane 6 and other launchers will be key to meeting demand.