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TMEM55B promotes anterograde transport and distal axonal distribution of LAMP1-positive organelles

Lysosomal function throughout life is vital for the proper functioning and survival of post-mitotic neurons by mediating cellular signaling, degradation, and recycling processes. Their intracellular transport relies on microtubule-dependent mechanisms involving kinesin and dynein motors. While lysosomes were long thought absent from axons, recent studies have demonstrated the importance of…

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When scammers target seniors

People of all ages can be tricked into parting with their money. But older individuals may have unique vulnerabilities and find it harder to recover from the financial and emotional fallout.

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