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·January 2, 2019·2 min read

Hyperactive Immune System Implicated in Aging Brain Disorders

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.

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·March 7, 2018·3 min read

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

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.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease

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.

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·November 22, 2017·4 min read

New Mechanism of Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders

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

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·November 2, 2017·3 min read

Synaptic Disorder

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

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·September 16, 2017·7 min read

Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age

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.

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·September 11, 2017·4 min read

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

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

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·August 2, 2017·5 min read

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

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

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

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

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

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·June 19, 2017·6 min read

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

Study suggests new avenues for treating toxoplasmosis parasite infections.

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·May 19, 2017·5 min read

Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb

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.