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Neurodegeneration – News and Features

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Newly Identified Neural Stem Cells Could Transform Parkinson's Treatment

The detection of peripheral neural stem cells could transform the treatment of Parkinson's disease and spinal cord injuries.
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First Down Syndrome Participant Dosed in Trial of Alzheimer’s Treatment

Researchers have dosed the first participant in a clinical trial of an investigational medicine designed to lower the amount of amyloid precursor protein for the potential treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Protein Involved in Parkinson’s Disease Also Drives Skin Cancer

A study suggests new avenues for drug development to reduce the risk of developing both Parkinson’s and skin cancer by targeting the function of the alpha-synuclein protein, which appears to have a critical role in regulating cellular functions.
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Eight Alcoholic Drinks a Week Raises Brain Lesion Risk

Researchers examined brain tissue to look for signs of brain injury including tau tangles and hyaline arteriolosclerosis.
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Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Memory and Brain Cell Decline

A recent study at Tufts University showed that vitamin K deficiency in mice led to impaired memory, reduced neurogenesis, and increased brain inflammation. These findings suggest that vitamin K plays a crucial role in supporting brain health.
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Low Levels of "Bad" Cholesterol Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk

People with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in their blood have a lower risk of dementia, a new study reports.
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Natural Antioxidant Slows Nerve Cell Damage in Cells From ALS Patients

In lab-grown nerve cells from ALS patients, a natural compound found in certain fruits and vegetables helped the cells produce more energy and eased stress in the protein-processing center of the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum.
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Tolebrutinib Demonstrates a Delay in Disability Progression in MS Clinical Trial

A clinical trial of tolebrutinib, an investigational oral Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitor, demonstrated a 31% delay in the onset of six-month confirmed disability progression in patients with non-relapsing secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.
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Water Filter With Nanoscale Channels Removes Stubborn PFAS

Researchers have developed a new filter membrane that can efficiently remove short-chain PFAS from water. Previous treatments could only remove around 25% of these molecules from water.
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Nanoparticles Deliver Anti-Inflammatory Medicine to the Brain

Oregon State University researchers have discovered a way to get anti-inflammatory medicine across the blood-brain barrier, opening the door to potential new therapies for a range of neurodegenerative diseases.
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