Comparative genomics of Eucalyptus and Corymbia reveals low rates of genome structural rearrangement.
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The study investigated the effects of a traditional herbal medicine, containing high levels of polyphenolic antioxidants, on Alzheimer's disease (AD). The extract showed multifunctional properties on AD-related pathologies in mice, such as reducing amyloid deposits and neurotoxicity, and inhibiting microhaemorrhage and reactive microglia. In vitro studies also showed that the extract promoted A-peptide fibrils disaggregation and inhibited neurotoxicity. These results suggest that the herbal extract may have therapeutic potential against AD.