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This image shows the anatomy of the substantia nigra.

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·April 29, 2014·5 min read

Tell-Tail MRI Image Diagnosis for Parkinson’s Disease

A new neuroimaging study identifies a 'swallow tail' like appearance in the substantia nigra as an early sign of Parkinson's disease.

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·April 28, 2014·3 min read

Overlooked Cells Hold Keys to Brain Organization and Disease

Researchers report malfunctioning astrocytes could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS.

This image is an fMRI brain scan of a patient with the CLP1 mutation.

Featured Genetics

·April 24, 2014·3 min read

A Single Mutation Causes Rare Brain Disorder

Researchers trace a rare, previously unknown neurodegenerative disorder to a single genetic mutation in one individual born during the time of the Ottoman Empire.

This image shows a CT scan of a epidural hematoma.

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·April 23, 2014·3 min read

Higher Education Associated With Better Recovery From Traumatic Brain Injury

Researchers report better educated people appear to be significantly more likely to recover from a moderate to severe TBI.

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·April 21, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Push New Parkinson’s Treatment Toward Clinical Trials

CLR01 protein prevents aggregation by speeding up configuration. The finding could help develop new treatment options for Parkinson's disease.

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·April 21, 2014·4 min read

Chaperone Compounds Offer New Approach to Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers identify compounds that stabilize retromer protein complex and protects neurons from amyloid-beta.

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·April 15, 2014·3 min read

Limiting a Certain Protein in the Brain Reverses Alzheimer’s Symptoms in Mice

Limiting the p25 protein appears to reverse AD symptoms in mice, a new study reports.

The image shows brain slices from the mice.

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·April 13, 2014·4 min read

New Mouse Model Could Revolutionize Research in Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers report of creating two new mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. They believe the models could potentially revolutionize research into the neurodegenerative disease.

This image shows the LRRK2 gene and a neuron.

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·April 10, 2014·4 min read

Too Much Protein May Kill Brain Cells as Parkinson’s Progresses

Researchers discover how the most common genetic cause of PD kills neurons. The findings could assist in monitoring the disease progression and provide new treatment options.