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Diego E. Rincon-Limas

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Florida
Dr. Rincon-Limas received a bachelor degree on Biopharmaceutical Chemistry from the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas in Reynosa, Mexico. He also obtained a Master’s degree in Microbiology and a summa cum laude Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetic Engineering at the Autonomous University of Nuevo Leon in Monterrey, Mexico. He then moved to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to conduct his postdoctoral training in the Department of Human and Molecular Genetics, where he got training in Neurogenetics and Neurobiology. He got his first Faculty position in the Department of Neurology and the Mitchell Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and then moved to the University of Florida to join the Department of Neurology at the McKnight Brain Institute. He has a joint appointment in the Department of Neuroscience and is also a member of the UF Genetics Institute, the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease (CTRND), and the Center for Neurogenetics.

Brain inflammation may be the reason behind muscle fatigue after infection and injury

Dec 16, 2024 05:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Infectious or chronic diseases such as long COVID, Alzheimers disease and traumatic brain injury can cause inflammation in the brain, or neuroinflammation, that weakens muscles. While scientists are aware of this link...

Economy

Antitrust Watchdog Targets Walmart: $4.6M Fine and 8% Revenue Risk Over Supplier Practices

Mexicos Cofece has imposed a $4.6 million fine on Walmart de Mexico for using its market power to unfairly pressure suppliers. The antitrust body warned of further penalties, including 8% of revenue, if the company fails...

Bank of America Names 6 Must-Have Chip Stocks to Watch in AI and EV Boom by 2025

Bank of America has unveiled its 2025 semiconductor outlook, forecasting a $725 billion industry fueled by AI and EV growth. Highlighting six top chip stocks, including NVIDIA and ON Semiconductor, the bank anticipates...

Trump Praised for $100B Investment ‘Win’ as SoftBank CEO Vows 100,000 Jobs in America!

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son met with President Donald Trump to announce a historic $100 billion investment in the United States, promising to create 100,000 jobs over the next five years. Sons announcement, which came...

FxWirePro- Major economic events for the week

Date Time Currency Event Actual Expected Previous Mon, Dec...

China's Industrial Boom Meets Consumer Blues: A Mixed Economic Outlook for November 2024

In November 2024, Chinas industrial production grew by 5.4% compared to last years. This was in line with what experts expected and a slight increase from the 5.3% growth in October. This rise is largely due to government...

Politics

Trump's Shocking Announcement: 'I’d Consider Pardoning Eric Adams — He Was Treated Unfairly!' Sparks Outrage

President-elect Donald Trump raised eyebrows this week by suggesting he would consider pardoning New York City Mayor Eric Adams, citing what he described as Adams being treated pretty unfairly. The comments came during a...

Trump on Zelensky’s Inauguration Invite: ‘I Didn’t Ask Him to Come, But He’s Welcome!’

Former President Donald Trump recently clarified reports regarding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys attendance at his upcoming inauguration, should Trump win re-election. Speaking to reporters, Trump stated he did...

Trump Blasts Syria Crisis: Calls Turkish Rebellion an ‘Unfriendly Takeover’ Amid Rising Tensions

Former President Donald Trump addressed the ongoing crisis in Syria, describing Turkeys recent military actions in the region as an unfriendly takeover. His comments have stirred significant debate as tensions escalate...

Trump Demands Answers on Mystery Drones: ‘Government Knows More Than It’s Telling!’

Former President Donald Trump weighed in on the escalating mystery surrounding unidentified drones spotted over multiple U.S. states, urging the Biden administration to provide clarity. Trumps comments have intensified...

Trump Vows ‘Day One’ Reforms to Slash Regulations: ‘We’re Restoring Prosperity Fast!’

Former President Donald Trump has promised to implement sweeping reforms aimed at slashing government regulations on his first day back in office. Trump detailed a strategy focused on reducing bureaucratic red tape,...

Science

Missing Radioactive Material in New Jersey Sparks Panic — Are Drones ‘Hunting for It’?

A small amount of radioactive material went missing in New Jersey earlier this month, raising concerns over public safety and potential security risks. The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) confirmed on December 2,...

Some black holes at the centers of galaxies have a buddy − but detecting these binary pairs isn’t easy

Every galaxy has a supermassive black hole at its center, much like every egg has a yolk. But sometimes, hens lay eggs with two yolks. In a similar way, astrophysicists like us who study supermassive black holes expect to...

Astronomers have pinpointed the origin of mysterious repeating radio bursts from space

Slowly repeating bursts of intense radio waves from space have puzzled astronomers since they were discovered in 2022. In new research, we have for the first time tracked one of these pulsating signals back to its...

How is Donald Trump prioritizing funding for cancer research in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a major initiative to prioritize funding for cancer research in 2025, pledging billions in federal support to combat one of the worlds leading causes of death. The plan includes...

How will Donald Trump address renewable energy research funding in 2025?

President-elect Donald Trump has revealed plans to reshape the U.S. renewable energy landscape in 2025, sparking debates about the administrations commitment to combating climate change. While Trumps previous term focused...

Technology

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk Challenge Sam Altman’s $157 Billion OpenAI Over Profit Ambitions

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have set aside their rivalry to take on Sam Altmans OpenAI. The tech leaders argue that OpenAIs profit-driven plans exploit its nonprofit roots and could reshape competition in the AI...

Unpredictable AI Is Coming: Ilya Sutskever Reveals Bold Predictions for Reasoning Machines

At NeurIPS 2024, Ilya Sutskever shared a compelling vision of AIs future, warning that reasoning capabilities will make technology less predictable. As pre-training reaches its limits, he described a new era of AI...

Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series Stripped of Badge, Sold as Regular Models to Salvage Demand

Tesla is taking bold steps to address demand issues for its Foundation Series Cybertrucks. By stripping premium badges and features, the automaker is selling them as regular models, with over 800 units being shipped to...

xAI's Grok Model Goes Free, Redefining AI Accessibility for All X Users

Elon Musks xAI has made its Grok model free for all X users, broadening access to advanced language and image generation capabilities. Previously exclusive to Premium accounts, Grok now delivers faster speeds, multilingual...

AMD’s Lisa Su Shuts Down Intel Merger Rumors, Declares AI’s Future Bright in TIME Exclusive

TIMEs 2024 CEO of the Year, Lisa Su of AMD, shared her vision for AIs exponential future, dismissed rumors of an Intel-AMD merger, and emphasized her leadership in transforming Team Red into a global powerhouse during an...