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New Drug Screening Method Answers Why Alzheimer’s Drugs Fail, Suggests New Targets

A study led by UC San Diego sheds light on why Alzheimer’s drugs so far have been ineffective at curing or reversing the disease. The researchers identify new targets for drug development and present a new method to screen drugs for treating Alzheimer’s disease.

Later Hit: Does Cannabis Ease Pain, Speed Recovery in Injured Athletes?

The National Football League is funding a novel clinical trial by UC San Diego researchers to assess whether cannabis or CBD provide any post-game pain relief caused by athletic injury. Trial participants will be professional rugby players.