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Human microglia clear intraneuronal α-synuclein aggregates by GPNMB-mediated trogocytosis
Human microglia can erase Parkinson’s‑linked protein clumps via GPNMB, doubling mouse lifespan and rescuing dopamine neurons.
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Prion-like transmission of human tau strains in the mouse brain
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Scientists are finally starting to figure out Alzheimer’s
Recent breakthroughs in immunology and new pharmaceutical frontiers are shifting the approach to treating Alzheimer's disease.
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New Study Shows Promise in Restoring Brain’s Defenses Against Alzheimer’s
Researchers from SKKU have identified T-cells and bone marrow disruptions as external drivers of Alzheimer's, suggesting new ways to limit neurodegeneration.
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C.T.E. Can’t Be Detected in the Living. New Brain Research Offers Hope.
Recent brain research offers new hope for detecting C.T.E. in living patients, addressing a major medical hurdle.
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Scientists Say a Key Trigger for Alzheimer’s Damage Isn’t Even in the Brain
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A Single Blood Sample May Reveal The Biological Age of Each of Your Organs
New blood-based biological age testing may allow for organ-specific health scores to predict disease risk years in advance.
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A new target in the gut for reducing Alzheimer's risk
New research from UW–Madison and PUCMM explores how the gut microbiota may be a target for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
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HRT drugs could slash risk of dementia in women, new study shows
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Never-Before-Seen Type of Amyloid May Explain a Devastating Form of Alzheimer's
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Tau protein can sneak into brain cells’ energy factories—and wreak havoc
New research reveals that Tau protein can infiltrate the energy factories of brain cells, causing significant cellular disruption.
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There May Be A New Way To Clear Alzheimer's Proteins From The Brain
New research explores two distinct methods for clearing toxic Alzheimer's proteins from the brain: high-dose CO2 inhalation and copper-based drugs.
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Rare Autopsy Finds Alzheimer's Drugs Only Work in Some Parts of The Brain
A rare autopsy study reveals that Alzheimer's amyloid-clearing drugs may only be effective in specific regions of the human brain.
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Long-Term Iron Accumulation Strips Neurons of Disease Resilience
New research identifies a link between long-term iron accumulation in the brain and the loss of neuronal resilience.
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One Protein May Prevent Brain Process Linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
Scientists at Baylor College of Medicine have identified a tubulin protein that prevents the toxic protein clumping associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
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Dogs and humans are more alike than we thought, study finds
New research into canine aging is drawing parallels between dogs and humans, prompting interest in life-extending drug trials.
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New Alzheimer’s Discovery Could Change How Scientists Fight the Disease
Mouse studies reveal two repurposed drugs may reverse Alzheimer’s brain damage—sparking global scientific buzz
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Popular joint supplement glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
A widely used joint supplement may be accelerating Alzheimer’s progression, according to new research.