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Scientists discovered that damaged brain cells called tanycytes may explain why toxic tau protein builds up in Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that help the brain clear harmful proteins before they cause damage.
Scientists discovered ketamine's power to treat alcohol addiction doesn't come from its psychedelic effects, opening new hope for understanding how the therapy actually works. The breakthrough challenges popular theories and points to brain rewiring as the real healing mechanism.
Scientists discovered that tiny doses of THC combined with an arthritis medication protected memory and reduced brain damage in Alzheimer's mice. Both drugs are already FDA-approved, which could fast-track human trials and offer hope to millions.
Scientists in Jerusalem discovered a tiny peptide that not only reduces seizures but protects brain cells from long-term damage in treatment-resistant epilepsy. For the 40% of epilepsy patients who don't respond well to current medications, this breakthrough offers new hope.
University of Michigan researchers discovered that injured brain cells can activate their own protective program by changing how they process sugar. The finding could lead to new treatments for strokes, concussions, and diseases like Alzheimer's.
Researchers in Belgium discovered how a common molecule called spermidine can restore damaged neurons in ALS, offering fresh hope for treating this devastating disease. The breakthrough could guide the development of new therapies for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Researchers developed an AI model that predicts how ALS affects the nervous system, potentially reducing the need for animal testing while speeding up treatment discoveries. The breakthrough combines computer simulations with real-world biology to guide more precise research.