How Obesity Dulls the Sense of Taste
Researchers report inflammation driven by obesity reduces the number of taste buds in mice. As a result, obese mice had a diminished sense of taste. ... Read More...
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Brain Immune System is Key to Recovery from Motor Neuron Degeneration
Researchers report microglia is critical for neuronal survival in ALS.... Read More...
Mitochondria in Brain May Be Source of Alzheimer’s
A highly toxic form of amyloid beta disrupts the normal function of mitochondria, researchers report.... Read More...
Investigating Protein’s Role in Lupus Development
A new study reports the loss of the Bim protein in macrophages leads to lupus-like symptoms in mice. The findings may help in the development of new treatments for the autoimmune disease in humans.... Read More...
New Mechanism of Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders
New finding could lead to novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Licorice Extract May Help Prevent and Treat Parkinson’s
According to a new study, liquiritigenin, a licorice extract, may help to inhibit dopaminergic neuronal cell death and could help slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
Saving Neurons May Offer New Approach for Treating Alzheimer’s Disease
According to researchers, the compound P7C3 may help to protect against neuron death and memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease without altering the buildup of amyloid plaques or neurofibrillary tangles in rat brains.... Read More...
Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain
A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...
Brain’s Response to Mid-Life Surge in Cell Aging Starts or Ends Path to Dementia
University of Texas researchers report neurons in the mouse brain tend to surge at the equivalent of human age 40. During this period, interleukin33 also surges in healthy mice. In those lacking the gene, neurodegeneration occurred, eventually resulting in dementia.... Read More...
Parkinson’s Gene Needed For Dopamine Neuron Health
A new study reveals LRRK is essential for the survival of dopamine neurons in the brain. The finding may prompt new treatments for Parkinson's disease.... Read More...
New Insight Into How Brain Cells Die in Alzheimer’s and FTD
A gene that is critical in early stages of embryonic development appears to also play a key role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia, researchers say.... Read More...
Pathway in Neurons May Contribute to Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers report the injury pathway is triggered when Unc-104 is mutated. This mutation leads synapses to become defective.... Read More...