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          This is an immunohistochemistry image showing alpha-synuclein positive staining.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·October 7, 2013·3 min read

          Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

          Researchers report of elevated alpha-synuclein levels detected on the skin of patients with Parkinson's disease. The findings could offer a new biomarker for the recognition of Parkinson's before the disease reaches advanced stage.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·September 16, 2013·5 min read

          DNA Damage May Cause ALS

          Researchers discover link between an inability for neurons to repair DNA and neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·February 15, 2013·2 min read

          Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

          Researchers discover neuronal activity can stimulate tau release from healthy neurons in the absence of cell death. The study shows treatment of neurons with known biological signaling molecules increases the release of tau into the culture medium.
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          FeaturedGenetics
          ·February 15, 2013·2 min read

          Research Uncovers a Potential link Between Parkinson’s and Visual Problems

          According to a new study, the most common genetic cause of Parkinson’s is not only responsible for the condition’s distinctive movement problems but may also affect vision.
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          FeaturedNeurology
          ·February 7, 2013·3 min read

          Excess Protein Linked to Development of Parkinson’s Disease

          Researchers suggest the overexpression of a protein called alpha-synuclein appears to disrupt vital recycling processes in neurons. The study may have major implications for more fully understanding the causes and mechanisms of Parkinson’s disease.
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          The image shows the structure of protein LRRK2.
          FeaturedGenetics
          ·February 6, 2013·4 min read

          Study Points to Possible Cause and Treatment for Non-familial Parkinson’s

          Researchers identify a protein trafficking defect within brain cells that may underlie common non-familial forms of Parkinson’s disease. The study implicates two genetic variants that disrupt protein sorting in neurons.
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          ElectrophysiologyFeatured
          ·February 2, 2013·3 min read

          Caught in the Act: Researchers Capture Key Moments in Cell Death

          Researchers visualize the molecular changes in a critical cell death protein that force cells to die. Defects in cell death have been linked to the development of diseases such as cancer and neurodegenerative conditions.
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          The image shows a structure of protein LRRK2.
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·January 31, 2013·5 min read

          Examining the so-called Basque Mutation of Parkinson’s

          Researchers examine mutations of the LRRK2 gene and R1441G, known as the Basque mutation, to better understand Parkinson's disease among patients in the Basque Country.
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          The image shows an oligodendrocyte transfected with GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein).
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 30, 2013·2 min read

          New Drug Target Identified for Multiple Sclerosis and Alzheimer’s Disease

          Researchers report that the protein Klotho plays an important role in the health of myelin, the insulating material allowing for the rapid communication between nerve cells. These findings may lead to new therapies for multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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          The image shows Courney Miller, the lead researcher for this memory research.
          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 30, 2013·2 min read

          Scientists Uncover a Previously Unknown Mechanism of Memory Formation

          A recent study indicates microRNAs may play a far more important role in memory formation than previously thought. The research suggests microRNA—miR-182 is involved in developing memory in the amgydala.
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          FeaturedNeuroscience
          ·January 21, 2013·3 min read

          Researchers Turn One Form of Neuron into Another in the Brain

          A new finding turns one of the basics of neurobiology on its head, demonstrating that it is possible to turn one type of already differentiated neuron into another within the brain.
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          Cytochrome P450 2D6 structure in a 3-D rendering
          FeaturedNeurology
          ·January 18, 2013·3 min read

          Penn Vet Study Reveals a Promising New Target for Parkinson’s Disease Therapies

          With a new insight into a model of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have identified a novel target for mitigating some of the disease’s toll on the brain.
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