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Novel small molecule could treat Alzheimer’s disease and Dravet syndrome
A new experimental drug was shown by researchers to restore natural brain rhythms in mouse models of Alzheimer’s and promote learning and memory.
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The implication of a dysfunctional proteasome regulator in neurodegenerative disease
Disrupted protein homeostasis from PI31 inactivation may initiate the process of neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s, ALS and other similar diseases, says new research.
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Self-cannibalising mitochondria discovery may lead to ALS treatment target
A new phenomenon in the brain that could explain the development of early stages of neurodegeneration has been discovered which could lead to a future target for drug therapies for ALS.
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Salamander gene partnerships could help spinal cord regeneration
Gene partnerships found in salamander could give insights into how spinal cord injuries and neurodegenerative conditions could be better treated...
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LXB4 lipid protect neurons against glaucoma
Researchers have identified a new neuroprotective factor that has the potential to help people suffering from glaucoma...
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Antibiotics weaken Alzheimer’s disease progression
21 July 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
Antibiotic treatment decreases levels of disease-causing plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study by neuroscientists...
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Scientific milestone reached in Eisai – UCL Alzheimer’s collaboration
27 June 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Eisai and UCL have reached the first scientific milestone in their neurodegenerative disease drug discovery and development collaboration...
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Evidence that gut microbes can influence brain inflammation
9 May 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
New research suggests that gut microbes may remotely influence the activity of cells in the brain that are involved in inflammation and neurodegeneration...
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Alteration of protein synthesis could treat neurodegeneration
27 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
New Salk research suggests that rapamycin could target the neural damage associated with Leigh syndrome and other forms of neurodegeneration as well...
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AChE peptide key driver for neuronal death in Alzheimer’s
1 March 2016 | By Victoria White
The AChE peptide has been shown to drive production of both amyloid and hyperphosphorylated tau in Alzheimer's disease...
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TAxI holds promise as a carrier for spinal cord treatments
17 February 2016 | By Victoria White
The small peptide has been shown to be an effective at shuttling functional proteins into the spinal cord after a muscle injection...
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Researchers successfully use laser to ‘weld’ neurons together
10 February 2016 | By Victoria White
The team from University of Alberta is the first ever to find a way to bond neurons and in doing so, has given researchers a powerful new tool...
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UCB and Baylor enter neurodegenerative disease research alliance
9 February 2016 | By Victoria White
The research will be led at Baylor by Professor Huda Zoghbi who is world renowned in the field of neurodegenerative disease research...
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Scientists discover method to potentially repair injured nerve cells
22 January 2016 | By Victoria White
Dartmouth researchers have discovered that one of their recently discovered chemical reactions is capable of delivering some of the most potent and rare neurotrophins...
