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·July 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Molecular Mechanism for Neuropathic Pain in Mice

Researchers investigate the effects of altered spinal astrocytic Cx43 expression and pain-related behavior following peripheral nerve injury.

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·July 2, 2015·5 min read

Microglia May Be a Potential Therapeutic Target for Blinding Eye Disease

A new study reports microglia accelerates damage in blinding eye disorders like retinitis pigmentosa.

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·June 10, 2015·3 min read

The Role of Astrocytes in Brain Inflammation and Neurodegenerative Disease

According to a new study, astrocytes abandon their role in protecting and repairing neural damage when primed by the degeneration of cells around them.

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·April 14, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover A Potential New Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

According to a new study, researchers believe they have discovered a potential new cause of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 3, 2015·2 min read

Failed Leukemia Drug Could Prove Helpful as Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers find a failed leukemia drug effectively eliminates the gene CD33 from the surface of immune cells.

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·March 6, 2015·3 min read

New Findings on Key Players in Brain Inflammation

New findings could lead to new treatments for brain inflammation.

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·March 2, 2015·4 min read

New Genetic Target Identified in Fight Against Some Neurodegenerative Diseases

According to a new study, triggering TREM2 could help slow the progression of some neurodegenerative diseases.

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·February 20, 2015·6 min read

Epigenomics of Alzheimer’s Disease Progression

A new study reveals an immune basis of Alzheimer's disease.

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·January 14, 2015·4 min read

Combat Veterans’ Brains Reveal Hidden Damage from IED Blasts

Researchers report they may have discovered the signature of blast neurotrauma.

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·September 8, 2014·5 min read

Targeted Immune System Booster Removes Toxic Proteins in Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports researchers have been successful in harnessing a mouse's immune system to attack and remove the buildup of toxic proteins in the brain which are markers for Alzheimer's.

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·March 13, 2014·1 min read

Scientists Catch Brain Damage in the Act

Researchers uncover how hypoxia and inflammation cause brain damage in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and strokes.

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·February 18, 2014·4 min read

Environmentally Sensitive Cells with a Hulk Like Rage

Exposure to air pollution in urban areas could trigger a toxic response in neurons and impact pathways associated with neurodegenerative diseases, researchers report.