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UM, HKBU make new discovery in Alzheimer’s pathogenesis
A research team, led by Prof Lu Jiahong in the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences at the University of Macau (UM), and another research team, led by Prof Li Min in the School of Chinese Medicine at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), have revealed the molecular mechanism by which the autophagy-related gene NRBF2 (Nuclear Receptor Binding Factor 2) regulates the maturation of autophagosomes and the pathological protein degradation in Alzheimer's disease, which suggests a potential new therapeutic strategy for treating the disease. The study has been published online by the authoritative international academic journal Autophagy.
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Cultural Affairs Bureaus's Performance Venues Reopen from 26 June onwards
Following the earlier reopening of cultural facilities and rehearsal venues, the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC, from the Portuguese acronym) will resume operation of its performance venues from 26 June (Friday) onwards, including the Macao Cultural Centre, Dom Pedro V Theatre, Black Box Theatre in the Old Court Building, Macao Contemporary Art Center - Navy Yard No. 2 and the Macao Conservatory Auditorium. IC has taken into account the opinions of the Health Bureau and formulated relevant anti-epidemic guidelines, performed a simulation exercise as well as a thorough cleansing and disinfection of the venues, in order to provide a safe and healthy environment for performers and audiences.
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Consumer Council organizes 4-Panel Comic Drawing Competition to raise secondary students’ awareness in consumer rights
To raise the awareness of teenagers in consumer rights and related issues, the Consumer Council is organizing a 4-panel comic drawing competition and invites all local secondary students to enter the competition before the closing date on 25 September.
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The Macao Public Library under the Cultural Affairs Bureau reopens all areas from next Monday
The Macao Public Library under the Cultural Affairs Bureau will reopen the Wong Ieng Kuan Children’s Library in Areia Preta Urban Park and the children’s reading area of each library for public use from next Monday (22 June). The six libraries, namely Macao Central Library, Patane Library, Wong Ieng Kuan Library in Areia Preta Urban Park, S. Lourenço Library, Taipa Library, and Seac Pai Van Library, will extend their opening hours to 24:00, and the Red Market Library will be open from 7:00 to 2:00.
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Cartography and Cadastre Bureau launches the mobile version of “Macao 3D Map”
To further promote the application of the three-dimensional map, the mobile version of the “Macao 3D Map” is now officially launched by the Cartography and Cadastre Bureau (DSCC) following the launch of the desktop version of the “Macao 3D Map” in April 2019 ( https://map3d.gis.gov.mo ). This allows the public to view the landscape of Macau through their smartphone anytime, anywhere, following the development of smart city, achieving sustainable innovation.
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