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·March 3, 2021·3 min read

Drug Target Could Fight Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease

The SARM1 protein triggers a cascade of degeneration associated with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Researchers hope new drugs can be developed to directly target this protein to fight neurodegeneration.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 22, 2019·2 min read

Cell suicide could hold key for brain health and food security

A new study into human and plant cell apoptosis could provide new avenues for the development of treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, and help develop disease-resistant plants.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·December 10, 2015·3 min read

Halting Neurodegeneration

Researchers have discovered mechanisms that lead to neurodegeneration.

Featured Neurology

·October 6, 2015·2 min read

Study Reveals Why Protective Immune Response Can Sometimes Kill Neurons

A new study reveals a certain immune response, which usually helps cells recognize and kill viral infections, can sometimes cause apoptosis in neurons.

This image shows a model of a head with a cut away exposing the brain.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 10, 2015·4 min read

Immune System Linked to Motor Neuron Death in ALS

New findings could help develop treatments to slow the progression of ALS.

Featured Neurology

·April 23, 2015·4 min read

Major Pathway Identified in Nerve Cell Death Offers Hope for Therapies

Researchers report they have identified a pathway implicated in the death of nerve cells.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 7, 2012·3 min read

Researchers Identify Gene that Promotes Axon Destruction

Findings could have broad therapeutic potential for many neurodegenerative diseases. Degeneration of the axon and synapse, the slender projection through...