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·February 15, 2019·3 min read

‘Lack of Cleaning’ in Brain Cells is Central to Alzheimer’s

Researchers report dysfunctional mitophagy may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. When mitophagy is improved, symptoms of Alzheimer's almost disappeared in animal models of the disease.

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·March 9, 2017·6 min read

“Jumping Genes” May Set the Stage for Brain Cell Death in Alzheimer’s

Researchers have identified a mechanism that may explain how neurons falter during the earliest stages of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Image shows positive α-Synuclein staining of a Lewy body from a patient who had Parkinson's disease.

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·June 8, 2016·5 min read

A Key to Parkinson’s Neurodegeneration Identified

A new study reports the interaction between a mitochondrial protein called TOM20 and alpha-synuclein leads to neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

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·December 19, 2013·5 min read

A New and Reversible Cause of Aging

Researchers discover a cause of aging in mammals which they believe could be reversible.

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·June 21, 2019·4 min read

A new drug target for chemically induced Parkinson’s disease

Mitochondrial CYP2D6 may be a powerful target for the treatment of Parkinson's disease induced by MPTP.

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·March 13, 2023·4 min read

A New Immune Pathway Sheds Light on ALS

A recent study reveals that certain proteins, usually associated with inflammation and immunity, can cause damage to our neurons, contributing to ALS.

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·April 24, 2017·4 min read

A Step Closer to Unraveling Mystery Cause of Multiple Sclerosis

Researchers have discovered a new cellular mechanism that may be a root cause of multiple sclerosis.

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·January 25, 2022·4 min read

Active Ingredient in Cannabis Protects Aging Brain Cells

Cannabinol, an active ingredient in cannabis, can help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and preserve mitochondrial function.

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·September 8, 2021·5 min read

Aging: It’s More Complicated Than We Thought

A new study on aging reveals a surprising discovery about the connection between protein shape and mitochondrial health.

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·May 9, 2018·3 min read

Allen Integrated Cell Released Online

Allen Institute researchers have launched a new predictive, comprehensive model of a living human cell. The 3D model has been released as a public resource that will allow researchers to study human disease models and better understand cell properties.