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·April 13, 2020·7 min read

Toxic cell atlas guides new therapies for neurodegeneration

A new method called Tox-seq found only one sub-group of microglia caused oxidative stress. The gene expression signatures of this sub-group from a mouse model matched patterns observed in cells suspected of causing damage in progressive multiple sclerosis patients. The pattern of gene expression associated with oxidative stress in mouse cells included genes involved in coagulation.

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·February 7, 2020·3 min read

Brain cells long thought of as passive play key role in memory

Microglia, key immune cells in the brain, may play a significant role in memory retention.

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·July 23, 2019·3 min read

Fingerprint of Multiple Sclerosis Immune Cells Identified

T helper cells in the blood of patients with multiple sclerosis infiltrate the central nervous system, causing inflammation and neural damage.

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·June 6, 2019·5 min read

Ultrasound method restores dopaminergic pathway in brain at Parkinson’s early stages

Using transcranial focused ultrasound in combination with injectable microbubbles, researchers open a pathway through the blood-brain barrier. The technique allows drugs to penetrate the brain and trigger therapeutic effects for those with neurodegenerative diseases.

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·May 7, 2019·6 min read

Why visual stimulation may work in fight against Alzheimer’s: Mouse study

Inducing gamma oscillations with visual stimulation via a process known as gamma entrainment using sensory stimuli, or GENUS, was shown to reduce amyloid plaques and phosphorylated tau in mouse models of dementia. Providing GENUS daily during the early stages of neurodegeneration helps preserve neural and synaptic density across multiple brain areas and improves cognitive performance for learning and spatial memory tasks.

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·April 2, 2019·4 min read

Circadian clock plays unexpected role in neurodegenerative diseases

Disrupted sleep patterns may help to protect neurons in the brain in Huntington's disease.

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·January 29, 2019·4 min read

Evidence of Impending Parkinson’s Disease Pandemic Identified

A new study reveals demography and the by products of industrialization are contributing to an impending Parkinson's disease pandemic.

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·January 4, 2019·13 min read

The Mysteries of the Super-Ager Revealed

Scientific research is helping to unlock the secrets behind why some people live to become super-agers. Researchers propose ways in which we can slow the aging process and extend our life spans.

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

Fungi Causes Brain Infection and Memory Impairments: Mouse Study

Researchers report a common yeast infection can cross the blood-brain barrier, triggering an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma type structures and temporary memory impairments in mice.

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·January 4, 2019·5 min read

Artificial Intelligence Can Detect Alzheimer’s in Brain Scans Six Years Before Diagnosis

A new machine learning algorithm was able to predict, with 98% accuracy, which patients would develop Alzheimer's disease, six years prior to diagnosis by analyzing PET brain scans.

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·August 10, 2018·6 min read

Elderly Dialysis Patients Have a Higher Risk of Dementia

A new study reports older adults who receive dialysis treatment for kidney disease have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia.

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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Measure of Belly Fat in Older Adults Linked to Cognitive Impairment

Researchers report your body fat could be a predictor of cognitive decline. The study reveals older people with higher waist to hip ratios had reduced cognitive function.

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