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Cannabinoids could reduce essential tremors in patients
A synthetic cannabinoid has shown promise as a treatment for involuntary tremors by activating astrocytes in mouse models.
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Hymecromone can suppress neuroinflammation in astrocytes, study shows
Researchers have found that the spasmolytic drug hymecromone can suppress astrocyte inflammatory responses, meaning it could be used to combat Alzheimer's disease.
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CNS target could lead to development of drugs for diabetes
Researchers have shown that a GLP-1/GIP dual-agonist targets the GIP receptor in the brain and CNS to reduce body weight and food intake.
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SARS-CoV-2 infects CNS and damages brain tissue, study shows
Researchers have shown in cells and models that the central nervous system and neurons can become a target of SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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Novel Alzheimer’s vaccine shows promise in murine models
Scientists who developed the E22W42 DC vaccine suggest it could be safer and more effective than previous anti-amyloid Alzheimer’s therapies.
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Epigenetic marks could be the target of future Alzheimer’s therapies
New findings suggest that late-onset Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is driven by epigenetic changes in the brain.
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Novel molecule restores lost connections in spinal cords and brains of mice
Researchers have developed a molecule that can restore lost connections in the spinal cords and brains of mice with cerebellar ataxia, Alzheimer's disease and spinal cord injury.
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Researchers develop promising new drug candidates to treat ALS
Scientists have shown that a Selenium-based drug-molecule called ebselen and other novel compounds can delay ALS onset in mouse models.
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COVID-19 poses threat to entire nervous system, says study
Following an analysis of scientific literature, researchers say that COVID-19 may affect the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles.
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High-speed microscope can capture brain signals and calcium concentrations
The novel technology allows researchers to create three-dimensional images of signal propagation and calcium concentration changes in the neocortex of live mice.
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Exploring future spinal cord injury therapies
Drug Target Review explores five of the latest research developments in the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) repair.
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BT13 molecule shows promise for halting Parkinson’s
A molecule has been shown to increase dopamine levels in the brains of mice, offering hope for stopping the progression of Parkinson’s.
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CNS tumour aggressiveness reduced with new molecule
A microRNA inhibitor has been identified which reduced the sizes of aggressive CNS tumours and improved survival in mice.
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Polymerised oestrogen shown to protect nervous system cells
Researchers have polymerised oestrogen using a new approach and found it is effective at protecting and regenerating nervous system cells in vitro.
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Antibodies used to treat and reverse MS symptoms in mice
Researchers have identified a protein on the surface of cells that cause MS and have used antibodies as an effective treatment for the condition in mice.
