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·January 19, 2022·6 min read

Astrocyte Studies Reveal Harmful Changes in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

In patients with ALS, astrocytes within the brain become pro-inflammatory and tend to lose their protective function, resulting in changes in the ability to uptake glutamate.

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·January 2, 2022·4 min read

Academic Education Can Positively Affect Aging of the Brain

Older adults with an academic background showed lower increases of signs of brain degeneration than those who were less educated, a new study reports.

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·December 21, 2021·4 min read

Gut-Derived Metabolites That Play a Role in Neurodegeneration Identified

Researchers have identified high levels of three gut-produced toxic metabolites in plasma and cerebrospinal fluid samples of patients with multiple sclerosis.

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·November 8, 2021·4 min read

Increased Fats and Protein Could Provide Diagnosis in Lewy Body Dementia

Increased ceramide levels in the brain may be a unique feature of all types of Lewy body dementias, including LBD associated with Parkinson's disease.

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·October 22, 2021·4 min read

Fat Cells Found to Play a Central Role in Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration

A new study reveals how adipocytes, or fat cells, play a role in cognitive decline and increased neurodegeneration risks. Using genetically modified mouse models, researchers found oxidative stress through exposure to a Western diet increased the production of inflammatory cytokines confined to adipocytes and altered protein markers of memory and cognition in the hippocampus.

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·October 19, 2021·4 min read

Viral Infections Could Promote Neurodegeneration

Some viral infections could increase intercellular spreading of protein aggregates associated with neurodegenerative disorders, increasing the risk for developing Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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·September 13, 2021·1 min read

Researchers Shed New Light on Molecular Mechanisms in Brain Diseases

Study reveals the molecular mechanisms implicated in the regulation of toxic proteins in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

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·July 20, 2021·4 min read

Spinal Fluid Biomarkers Detect Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer’s Disease in Living Patients

Researchers report Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders can be confirmed in living patients by specific biomarkers in cerebrospinal fluid.

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·June 8, 2021·3 min read

Weak Brain Waves May Warn of Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disease

People diagnosed with Alzheimer's or mild cognitive impairment had weaker gamma wave activation in their brains than their peers without the neurodegenerative disorders.

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·May 15, 2021·5 min read

Low Sugar Metabolite Associated With Disability and Neurodegeneration in Multiple Sclerosis

Lower serum levels of the sugar metabolite GlcNAc was associated with progressive disability and neurodegeneration in patients with multiple sclerosis.

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·March 9, 2021·5 min read

Myelin Loss Is a Major Factor in Age-Related Brain Deterioration

Cells that drive myelin repair become less efficient due to aging. Myelin loss results in cognitive decline and is central to a number of neurodegenerative diseases.