Neurology

Two New Proteins Linked to ALS

Two New Proteins Linked to ALS

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study identifies two proteins that interact with a mutant FUS variant linked to familial ALS, offering a potential therapeutic ...

Molecule Discovery Could Revolutionize Chronic Pain Treatment

Molecule Discovery Could Revolutionize Chronic Pain Treatment

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have identified a natural molecule, phosphatidic acid, that reduces the sensitivity of touch-sensing ion channels, providing a promising new avenue ...

Early Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive Decline

Early Inflammation Linked to Midlife Cognitive Decline

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study finds that higher inflammation in young adulthood is associated with reduced cognitive function in midlife. Researchers discovered that ...

Breakthrough in Diagnosing Deadly Brain Disorder PSP

Breakthrough in Diagnosing Deadly Brain Disorder PSP

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified protein biomarkers in spinal fluid that can diagnose progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) in living patients. Using high-throughput technology, they ...

New Molecular Signatures Found for Alzheimer’s Disease

New Molecular Signatures Found for Alzheimer’s Disease

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered altered communication between brain vascular cells mediated ...

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

Serotonin 2C Receptor Key to Memory

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered the serotonin 2C receptor in the brain plays a crucial role in regulating memory in both humans and animal ...

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Virus-Induced Memory Problems

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Sarah Carter

Summary: COVID-19-induced cognitive impairment is linked to the protein IL-1β. Researchers found that vaccination can reduce brain inflammation and memory loss in ...

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

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Sarah Carter

Summary: A novel study uncovers how the protein Gephyrin aids in synapse formation, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could ...

Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News

Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News

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Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data ...

Ozempic May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

Ozempic May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

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Sarah Carter

Summary: GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic reduce the risk of dementia in type 2 diabetes patients. The research followed over 88,000 individuals for ...