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This shows tyrobp expression in cells from the spinal cord in ALS

How ALS progresses on genetic and cellular level revealed by high-res spinal cord study

Neuroscience NewsApril 7, 2019

Changes in gene expression help researchers identify ALS associated pathways and establish the key drivers of motor neuron degeneration in the disease.... Read More...

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Researchers discover two, rare genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Neuroscience NewsMarch 29, 2019

Two rare genetic variants on the NOTCH3 and TREM2 genes have been identified in some Alzheimer's patients. ... Read More...

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Defective Immune Cells in Brain May Cause Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

Researchers report therapeutic activation of the TREM2 gene during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease may help to counteract the formation of amyloid beta protein aggregates.... Read More...

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Regulating Microglial Activity May Reduce Inflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Neuroscience NewsOctober 19, 2018

Researchers report activating microglia may help reduce the imbalance between neuroprotection and neurotoxicity for neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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Hits, Not Concussion, Cause CTE

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 18, 2018

A new study reveals head impact, not concussion, triggers CTE. The discovery could help with early detection and treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder.... Read More...

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Here’s What We Think Alzheimer’s Does to the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2017

A new paper explores different findings about the development of Alzheimer's and considers how personalized treatments may help combat this complex disease.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s Gene Poses Both Risks and Benefits

Neuroscience NewsOctober 9, 2017

A new study from researchers at WUSTL reveals the TREM2 gene can have both positive and negative implications for the development of Alzheimer's disease and neuroinflammation.... Read More...

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Two New Genes Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk

Neuroscience NewsJuly 17, 2017

Researchers from Cardiff University have identified two new genes that can influence a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. ... Read More...

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