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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.

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.

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

Featured Genetics Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.

The microscope image of a human neuroblastoma.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·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 the structure of a lysosome.

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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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