Neurodegeneration – News and Features

A biomarker of eight microRNAs forms a "fingerprint" of ALS in the blood, which can be detected with 98% accuracy in a diagnostic test.

Researchers have discovered a mechanism behind dopamine dysregulation syndrome (DDS) in Parkinson’s patients treated with Levodopa. Their study found that Levodopa induces abnormal activation of dopamine D1 receptor-expressing neurons.

A groundbreaking 3D organoid culture method has been developed for generating large numbers of muscle stem cells in vitro.

A study challenges the amyloid plaque theory in Alzheimer’s, showing that increased levels of the brain protein Aβ42 are as strongly correlated with slower cognitive decline as reductions in amyloid plaques.

Researchers unveil a cutting-edge, non-invasive technique that can predict chronic high blood pressure (hypertension) with a high degree of accuracy using just a person's voice.

Research suggests that low doses of carbon monoxide, similar to levels in smokers, may protect against Parkinson’s disease. The findings highlight potential pathways for new Parkinson’s treatments and warrant further clinical trials.

A new study illustrates the molecular mechanism behind how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis onset and progression.

Research has found a correlation between nighttime light pollution and increased prevalence of Alzheimer's disease. In the US, younger individuals exposed to high nighttime light intensity show a stronger association with Alzheimer’s than other risk.

A new technique uses tartrazine, a common food dye, to make living tissues transparent. This breakthrough improves optical imaging in live animals, enabling clearer and deeper visualization.

Cadmium – a toxic heavy metal found in cigarettes and polluted air and food – may cause memory loss in some populations.