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Featured Genetics Neurology

·July 6, 2015·5 min read

Immune System Molecule Linked to Age Related Cognitive Decline

Beta-2 microglobulin, a blood-borne molecule, blocks neurogenesis and promotes cognitive decline as we age, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 6, 2021·6 min read

Why Do Some Neurons Degenerate and Die in Alzheimer’s Disease, but Not Others?

Study reveals the molecular clues as to why some neurons are susceptible to death in Alzheimer's disease while others aren't.