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After 20 years without new treatments, the FDA approved Avlayah, the first therapy designed to treat both physical and neurological symptoms of Hunter syndrome. The breakthrough offers hope to families battling this rare disease that causes progressive organ damage and early death.
Children with Hunter syndrome now have access to the first treatment that reaches the brain, addressing complications that existing therapies couldn't touch. The FDA approval opens doors for treating dozens of other neurological conditions.
Scientists discovered how exercise protects aging brains: a liver protein repairs the blood-brain barrier. Mice with Alzheimer's showed dramatic memory improvements when the protein increased.
Children with a rare genetic disorder are developing normally thanks to an enzyme therapy crossing the blood-brain barrier. The FDA could approve the treatment this spring, offering hope to families worldwide.
A University of Missouri researcher found a way to deliver healing molecules past the brain's protective barrier, improving ALS symptoms in mice. The breakthrough could lead to human trials that might one day prevent the disease before symptoms start.
Researchers discovered a liver protein that strengthens brain barriers and improves memory in aging mice, offering hope for those who can't exercise. The breakthrough could lead to drugs that deliver cognitive benefits without physical activity.