FeaturedNeuroscience·January 18, 2016·3 min readCocaine Makes Brain Cells Cannibalize ThemselvesA new study reports cocaine induces autophagy in microglia and astrocytes. However, an experimental compound could counteract the process.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2017·5 min readGranulins Are Brain Treasure, Not TrashA new tool allows researchers to observe granulins inside cells.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 2, 2022·5 min readEvidence Mounts for Alternate Origins of Alzheimer’s Disease PlaquesA 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.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2015·5 min readAlzheimer’s Plaques Reduced by Targeting Sugar Attachment to the BACE1 EnzymeAmyloid beta can be reduced when sugars are prevented from binding to a key enzyme associated with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 7, 2017·3 min readA New View for Protein Turnover in the BrainResearchers discover lysosomes can travel to dendrites and also be recruited by dendritic spines.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·April 3, 2017·3 min readReversal of Aging Now PossibleSummary: A new study reports researchers have identified a substance that can help to induce the reversal of aging. Source:...Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·August 21, 2015·5 min readBreak in Working Relationship Between Two Trash Clearing Proteins May Result in Parkinson’s DiseaseAccording to a new study, when two debris clearing proteins don't work together as they should, Parkinson's disease can occur.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·May 10, 2016·3 min readAccelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some AntacidsResearchers 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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