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

·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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·June 8, 2016·7 min read

Metabolite of MS Drug May Be Safe and Effective Parkinson’s Treatment

A drug usually used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis appears to increase the activity of Nrf2, a protein that protects the body from oxidative stress and inflammation associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·June 7, 2016·3 min read

Mobilizing Mitochondria May Be Key to Regenerating Damaged Neurons: Mouse Study

A new study reports boosting the transport of mitochondria along axons enhances the ability for mouse nerve cells to replace themselves following injury.

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·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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·May 16, 2016·4 min read

Converting Cells to Burn, Not Store, Fat: Mouse Study

Findings could help to find treatments for fight obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease, researchers report.

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·April 13, 2016·3 min read

Protein Could Hold Key For Understanding Alzheimer’s Development

According to a new study, protein PITRM1 may be involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 12, 2016·4 min read

Proteins That May Protect Against Age Related Illnesses Discovered

Researchers have discovered six proteins that could help us to better understand how we age and could also potentially unlock new insights into a range of aging related diseases.

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·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Turns to Emergency Generator in Times of Energy Stress

Researchers discover an emergency 'energy generator' that can power synapses during points of energy stress.

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·March 17, 2016·4 min read

Increased Alzheimer’s Risk in Women Due to Proteins?

Researchers reveal gender specific differences between male and female dementia patients.

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·March 16, 2016·4 min read

Time to Eat: Mitochondria Run on Timers

A new study mitochondria are regulated by the body's circadian clock, making when you eat just as important as what you eat.

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·February 26, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress

Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.