Experimental Therapy for Immune Diseases Hits Achilles Heel of Activated T Cells
PPCA treatment shown to provide therapeutic benefit in mouse models of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and multiple sclerosis.
Neurology
Supercomputer Unlocks Secrets of the Brain and Safer Anesthetics
A new study reveals a switching mechanism that could help in the design of new anesthetic drugs.
Common Protein Abnormality Pinpointed in Parkinson’s and ALS
Study implicates abnormalities in SOD1 with Parkinson's disease and ALS.
Memory Insight May Prove Beneficial For Those With Brain Damage
A new study reveals multiple parts of the brain are associated with memory processing. Findings could help develop new strategies to treat those with brain injuries.
Neurological Conditions May Begin In the Womb
Immune system protein could play a role in the development of schizophrenia and epilepsy during pregnancy, researchers report.
Mechanism Behind Sensory Deficits in Parkinson’s
Researchers hope discovery will pave the way to developing new methods for earlier diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.
New Biomarkers For Multiple Sclerosis Pathogenesis
Researchers identify new biomarkers associated with multiple sclerosis pathogenesis.
Flies Are Key to Studying the Causes of Dementia
Findings could help researchers hone in on new targets and treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegnerative diseases.
Biomarkers in Saliva Identify Alzheimer’s Risk
Molecules present in saliva show promise as reliable diagnostic markers for Alzheimer's disease, a new study reports.
Tau Prevents Synaptic Transmission at Early Stage of Neurodegeneration
Study reveals Tau proteins disrupt synaptic transmission in early stages of neurodegenerative diseases.
Brain Fights West Nile Virus in Unexpected Way
Researchers report RIPK3 appears to protect brain cells during West Nile virus infection.
Could Omega-3 Protect Against Alzheimer’s?
SPECT imaging study finds increased blood flow to brain areas associated with memory and learning in people with higher omega 3 levels.