FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 15, 2020·4 min readNew indication of a link between Alzheimer’s and diabetesA new high-resolution 3D model reveals strong similarities in fibril structures associated with Alzheimer's and type 2 diabetes.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 17, 2019·3 min readIdentifying the molecular structure of one of Alzheimer’s stickier culpritsResearchers map a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer's disease. The study reports that pS8-AB40 acts as the alpha structure in polymorphism and has higher levels of cellular toxicity compared to other fibrils.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 18, 2016·2 min readHow Proteins in the Brain Build Up Rapidly in Alzheimer’sResearchers report they have discovered the mechanism that leads to the rapid build up of amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·March 1, 2016·3 min readThe Evolution of Amyloid Toxicity in Alzheimer’sResearchers have uncovered structural markers to differentiate between smaller and larger forms of amyloid beta molecules.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 12, 2013·2 min readFighting Alzheimer’s Disease with Protein OrigamiResearchers find the human protein prefoldin can reduce neurotoxicity in the clumps of beta-amyloid which collects in the brains of Alzheimer's patients.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 3, 2013·4 min readShape-shifting Disease Proteins May Explain Variable Appearance of Neurodegenerative DiseasesResearchers discover alpha-synuclein proteins can morph into different strains. This can promote misfolding of other disease proteins associated with neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 27, 2013·4 min readA Second Amyloid Could Play a Role in Alzheimer’s DiseaseA new study suggests amylin could be a second amyloid and a new biomarker for age related dementia and Alzheimer's disease.Read More