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·September 11, 2013·3 min read

Fat Marker Predicts Cognitive Decline in People with HIV

Researchers discover levels of certain fats found in the CSF may predict which HIV patients are more likely to suffer from cognitive impairment.

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·October 23, 2013·2 min read

A Step Towards Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

Researchers have discovered six proteins in spinal fluid which could be used as biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.

The image shows BACE1 and APP in the alzheimer's brain slices. The caption best describes the image.

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·January 15, 2015·5 min read

Alzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 Enzyme

Amyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.

This image shows Lysosomes (in magenta) accumulate near amyloid plaques.

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·June 30, 2015·3 min read

Lysosomes Failure to Perform May Contribute to Alzheimer’s Disease

According to new research, in Alzheimer's patients, lysosomes lack the ability to perform their job correctly.

This image shows the proposed role of myelinophagy in a Schwann cell after nerve injury and axon degeneration.

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·July 6, 2015·4 min read

Schwann Cells Clear Damaged Myelin and Guide Regeneration Following Nerve Damage

A new study reveals how Schwann cells in the PNS degrade myelin following nerve injury.

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·August 21, 2015·5 min read

Break in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s Disease

According to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.

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·January 18, 2016·3 min read

Cocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize Themselves

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

Image shows protein aggregation in the PPI treated cells.

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·May 10, 2016·3 min read

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

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

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·June 28, 2016·4 min read

Possible New Therapy for a Rare Childhood Disease

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

Image shows synuclein fibrils in neurons.

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·August 22, 2016·3 min read

Tunneling Nanotubes Between Neurons Enable the Spread of Parkinson’s

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

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·April 3, 2017·3 min read

Reversal of Aging Now Possible

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

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·August 7, 2017·3 min read

A New View for Protein Turnover in the Brain

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

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