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New method developed to target cause of Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2019

Clioquinol, an anti-parasitic medication, overcomes the effect of mutations in the LRRK2 gene associated with Parkinson's disease by restoring the acidity of lysosomes and clearing out protein aggregates. ... Read More...

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Interrupting Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 8, 2017

A new study reports antioxidant intervention during early stages of Parkinson's disease may help slow its progression.... Read More...

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Granulins Are Brain Treasure, Not Trash

Neuroscience NewsAugust 15, 2017

A new tool allows researchers to observe granulins inside cells. ... Read More...

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A New View for Protein Turnover in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2017

Researchers discover lysosomes can travel to dendrites and also be recruited by dendritic spines.... Read More...

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Reversal of Aging Now Possible

Neuroscience NewsApril 3, 2017

Summary: A new study reports researchers have identified a substance that can help to induce the reversal of aging.Source: DGIST.Researchers confirm the... Read More...

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Tunneling Nanotubes Between Neurons Enable the Spread of Parkinson’s

Neuroscience NewsAugust 22, 2016

Researchers have demonstrated the role of lysosomal vesicles in transporting α-synuclein aggregates.... Read More...

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Possible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood Disease

Neuroscience NewsJune 28, 2016

A new study reports bone marrow transplants can significantly delay the onset of motor deficits in mouse models of MLIV.... Read More...

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Accelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some Antacids

Neuroscience NewsMay 10, 2016

Researchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.... Read More...

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Cocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize Themselves

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2016

A new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.... Read More...

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