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Taking out the Protein Garbage Becomes More Difficult as Neurons Age

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

In aging mice, the number of autophagosomes is significantly decreased, and pronounced defects in the structure of autophagosomes increased. Turning on the WIPI2B protein restores autophagosome formation in aged neurons.... Read More...

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Blood pressure drug shows promise for treating Parkinson’s and dementia in animal study

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Felodipine, a common hypertension medication, induces autophagy and clears aggregate-prone proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The study reveals the drug clears mutant alpha-synuclein in the brains of mice at plasma concentrations to those seen in humans taking the medication. Felodipine appears to have some neuroprotective properties in mouse models of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Protein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signaling

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2019

Study implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders.... Read More...

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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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