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The image shows a PET scan of a brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

·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.

The image show electrophysiology of the neurons. The caption best describes the image.

Featured Genetics

·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.

This is an immunohistochemistry image showing alpha-synuclein positive staining.

Featured Neurology

·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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neurodegenerative disorders

Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

DNA Damage May Cause ALS

Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

Neuronal Activity Induces Tau Release from Healthy Neurons

DNA Damage May Cause ALS

Study Identifies Possible Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Circadian Rhythm Off Beat: Parkinson’s and Nighttime Neuron Damage

ChatGPT’s Role in Shaping Identity and Personal Narratives

New Brain Structures in Language Processing Identified

Loneliness Merges Real and Fictional Friends in the Brain

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