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UC Davis research reveals a novel role for how tau functions in healthy nerve cells

In Alzheimer's Disease and other neurodegenerative dementias, proteins that normally play a role in healthy brain tissue turn bad, clumping together to form insoluble plaques and tangles as neurons wither and die.

25 Aug 2022

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

In the aftermath of a stroke or TBI, a group of amino acids that typically support brain function contribute significantly to the brain destruction that can follow both these injuries, scientists report.

23 Aug 2022

Discovery of a group of latent stem cells could offer a new approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. If a similar type of cell exists in humans, they could offer a new therapeutic approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.

22 Aug 2022

UC San Diego receives $1.3 million grant to understand the role of misfolded tau proteins in dementia

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have received a $1.3 million grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation for a project that could help scientists better understand the role misfolded tau proteins play in causing neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, which may lead to more effective drug therapies.

16 Aug 2022

Genetic variant associated with Alzheimer's disease plays a role in protecting against glaucoma

New research led by scientists at Mass Eye and Ear and Brigham and Women's Hospital, member hospitals of Mass General Brigham, reveals the role that a genetic variant associated with Alzheimer's disease, APOE4, plays in protecting against glaucoma.

16 Aug 2022

Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

A novel peptide augments the brain's natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy, scientists report.

16 Aug 2022

Men exposed to industrial air pollution exhibit sperm mitochondrial DNA deletions

Researchers compare the length spectra of sperm mitochondrial DNA deletions in two seasons with varied air pollution levels.

14 Aug 2022

Gait analysis in animals: Treadmill versus non treadmill system

This interview will look into talking about different systems used for analyzing gait in animals, in treadmill versus non-treadmill systems.

From Noldus Information Technology 8 Aug 2022

Light-activated proteins can help normalize dysfunction within cells, study shows

New research from the University of Cincinnati shows early indications that light can be used as a treatment for certain diseases, including cancer.

2 Aug 2022

VR balance training is highly effective in improving balance ability of patients with Parkinson's disease

JMIR Publications recently published "Benefits of Virtual Reality Balance Training for Patients With Parkinson Disease: Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-Regression of a Randomized Controlled Trial" in JMIR Serious Games, which reported that virtual reality (VR) balance training is increasingly being pursued in biomedical research, specifically with respect to investigating balance ability with VR.

2 Aug 2022

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

The Alzheimer’s Association will present seven awards at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2022, recognizing researchers for their varied expertise, noteworthy achievements and innovative contributions to the field of Alzheimer’s and dementia science.

1 Aug 2022

Experts release appropriate use recommendations for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers

Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers (BBMs) may revolutionize the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s in the future, but are not yet ready for widespread use, according to a newly-published article by leading international clinicians and researchers convened by the Alzheimer’s Association.

31 Jul 2022

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that a specific area of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein is a promising target for a pan-coronavirus vaccine that could offer some protection against new virus variants, common colds, and help prepare for future pandemics.

27 Jul 2022

New AI technology may aid in the discovery of therapeutic agents for neurodegenerative disorders

A research group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed an artificial intelligence for analyzing cell images that uses machine learning to predict the therapeutic effect of drugs.

25 Jul 2022

Research reveals molecular clues associated with traumatic brain injury

New research led by scientists at Arizona State University has revealed some of the first detailed molecular clues associated with one of the leading causes of death and disability, a condition known as traumatic brain injury (TBI).

23 Jul 2022

UTHSC investigators secure $2.16 million to test a new way to combat neurodegenerative disorders

The National Institute on Aging recently awarded $2.16 million to a team of investigators from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) testing a new way to combat the root cause of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease.

22 Jul 2022

Neurodegenerative Diseases News and Research

UC Davis research reveals a novel role for how tau functions in healthy nerve cells

Surprising culprit contributes significantly to the brain destruction after stroke or TBI

Discovery of a group of latent stem cells could offer a new approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries

UC San Diego receives $1.3 million grant to understand the role of misfolded tau proteins in dementia

Genetic variant associated with Alzheimer's disease plays a role in protecting against glaucoma

Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Men exposed to industrial air pollution exhibit sperm mitochondrial DNA deletions

Gait analysis in animals: Treadmill versus non treadmill system

Light-activated proteins can help normalize dysfunction within cells, study shows

VR balance training is highly effective in improving balance ability of patients with Parkinson's disease

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes seven researchers for contributions to the field of dementia science

Experts release appropriate use recommendations for Alzheimer’s disease blood biomarkers

Specific area of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein found to be a promising target for pan-coronavirus vaccine

New AI technology may aid in the discovery of therapeutic agents for neurodegenerative disorders

Research reveals molecular clues associated with traumatic brain injury

UTHSC investigators secure $2.16 million to test a new way to combat neurodegenerative disorders

Alzheimer's disease and anti-amyloid therapeutic approaches

Immuno-infrared sensor identifies Alzheimer's disease in the blood up to 17 years in advance

International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies firefighting as carcinogenic

Scientists find a promising new combination therapy for certain types of lung tumors

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