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Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 2, 2019

According to a new study, the immune system may play a critical role in damage associated with neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and ALS. The study reports altering Cdk5 results in the death of dopamine neurons and slowed autophagy. ... Read More...

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Strict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2018

Restricting access to food within a strict time frame stimulates autophagy and lowers levels of the huntingtin protein in the brain, a new mouse study reveals.... Read More...

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Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...

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New Mechanism of Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neuroscience NewsNovember 22, 2017

New finding could lead to novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Synaptic Disorder

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2017

Targeting autophagy may help in the battle against ALS and other diseases that affect motor neurons, researchers report. ... Read More...

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Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 16, 2017

Researchers have identified genes that contribute to autophagy. The findings shed light on the origins of the aging process and provide evidence that aging arises as a quirk of evolution.... Read More...

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Body’s Own Defense Against ALS Actually Drives Disease Progression at Later Stages

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2017

In early stages of ALS, autophagy helps to suppress disease progression, but accelerates the spread as the disease enters into later stages, researchers report.... Read More...

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It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You

Neuroscience NewsAugust 2, 2017

Autophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2017

Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...

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How to Stop the Nasty Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2017

Study suggests new avenues for treating toxoplasmosis parasite infections.... 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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Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 5, 2017

A new study reveals a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects.... Read More...

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New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

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Neuroscience

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Sleep and aging: Two sides of one coin?

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

Neurology

New drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumor

Researchers point to a common cause in sudden death syndromes

New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

AI

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

AI and MRIs at birth can predict cognitive development at age 2

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Robotics

The robots that dementia caregivers want: Robots for joy, robots for sorrow

Seeing through a robot’s eyes helps those with profound motor impairments

A robotic leg, born without prior knowledge, learns to walk

Psychology

Eating breakfast with parents is associated with positive body image for teenagers

Child and adolescent anxiety could be linked to later alcohol problems

When neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not work

autophagy

Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

Strict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse Study

Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

New Mechanism of Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Synaptic Disorder

Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age

Body’s Own Defense Against ALS Actually Drives Disease Progression at Later Stages

It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s

How to Stop the Nasty Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified