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Compound that aids in the digestion of fatty foods within the intestine demonstrates potential as a treatment for a rare brain disorder

In a work, recently published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers at the Life and Health Science Research Institute (ICVS) at the University of Minho, in Portugal, used animal models of spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 or Machado-Joseph disease (SCA3/MJD) to test a promising drug: the compound tauroursodeoxycholic acid (TUDCA for short).

ICVS at European Researchers’ Night 2023

“Discovering the Connections between Space and Human Health”, the activity developed by ICVS researchers was a success at the European Researchers' Night, an event that took place last Friday, September 29th, at Altice Forum Braga.