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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.

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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.

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·August 15, 2017·5 min read

Granulins Are Brain Treasure, Not Trash

A new tool allows researchers to observe granulins inside cells.

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·June 2, 2022·5 min read

Evidence Mounts for Alternate Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease Plaques

A new mouse study reveals a breakdown in the process that clears brain cells of waste products precedes the buildup of amyloid plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease.

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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.

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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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·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.

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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 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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·May 3, 2019·4 min read

New method developed to target cause of Parkinson’s

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.

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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.