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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s Share Common Crucial Feature

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2017

Findings may explain how neurodegenerative diseases spread throughout the brain and disrupt normal functions. Additionally, treatment for one disease could possibly work for the other two also.... Read More...

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DNA Vaccine Protects Against Alzheimer’s Toxic Proteins

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2017

Researchers report a new DNA vaccine prompts an immune response to proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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New Robust and Efficient Method For Deriving Microglia From Human Stem Cells

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

New protocol will allow researchers to generate microglia from individual patients.... Read More...

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Flies Are Key to Studying the Causes of Dementia

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

Findings could help researchers hone in on new targets and treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegnerative diseases.... Read More...

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Biomarkers in Saliva Identify Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

Molecules present in saliva show promise as reliable diagnostic markers for Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Tau Prevents Synaptic Transmission at Early Stage of Neurodegeneration

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

Study reveals Tau proteins disrupt synaptic transmission in early stages of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Read More...

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Stressing the Brain Through Technology May Reduce Age Related Diseases

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

A new study describes how advances in technology can help us avoid aging and age related diseases.... Read More...

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Could Omega-3 Protect Against Alzheimer’s?

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

SPECT imaging study finds increased blood flow to brain areas associated with memory and learning in people with higher omega 3 levels.... Read More...

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Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Neuroscience NewsMay 19, 2017

Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say. ... Read More...

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