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Mount Sinai researchers discovered how to reverse brain damage caused by APOE4, the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough reveals new treatment targets that could protect millions at high risk for dementia.
Researchers at the Salk Institute discovered how immune cells identify diseased neurons in ALS patients, opening doors to new treatments for Lou Gehrig's disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. The breakthrough could help the body target and eliminate harmful cells while leaving healthy tissue intact.
Salk Institute researchers have found that immune cells in the brain mistakenly attack healthy nerve cells in ALS patients, and blocking this process helped mice live longer. The discovery could open new paths for treating this devastating disease that affects 35,000 Americans.
Scientists discovered a tiny skeleton inside brain cells that controls what enters neurons—and protecting it could prevent Alzheimer's disease. When this protective structure weakens, harmful proteins flood in and trigger brain cell death.
Researchers discovered a previously unknown type of cell death that may explain how Alzheimer's destroys neurons, opening doors to potential new treatments. The finding could account for up to 20% of brain cell loss in dementia patients.
Researchers discovered how Alzheimer's disease travels between brain cells—and identified a potential way to block its spread before it damages healthy neurons. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that slow the disease instead of just managing symptoms.
A team of Iranian scientists just won gold at Thailand's premier innovation expo for creating a brain scanning technology that could detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear. Their invention uses artificial intelligence and advanced imaging to spot toxic proteins that signal the disease in its earliest stages.
A man with ALS uses a brain implant at home to communicate, work, and send messages at 56 words per minute. After nearly two years of daily use, the technology is transforming from research tool to life-changing medical device.
Researchers at the Gladstone Institutes discovered how the brain actually removes waste proteins, revealing a system that breaks down in Alzheimer's disease. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that reopen clogged drainage routes before toxic proteins accumulate.
Jeff Carroll carries the gene for Huntington's disease, the same condition that killed his mother and grandmother. Now he's leading a $400 million initiative to find cures for brain diseases before his own symptoms progress.
Scientists discovered that tau, the protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, plays a crucial role in creating memories that last. The finding could reshape how we treat dementia in the future.
Spanish researchers identified a specific group of neurons in the brain's emotional center that can switch anxiety on and off. Even better, they successfully reversed anxiety and social withdrawal in mice by restoring balance to this circuit.