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Alpha-synuclein clumps promote Parkinson’s progression
Detailed brain cell analysis has helped researchers uncover new mechanisms thought to underlie Parkinson's disease...
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SB216763 shows preclinical efficacy in Rett syndrome
Researchers describe how a new drug is able to reduce the symptoms and activate the dormant neurons characteristic of Rett Syndrome...
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Scientists overcome cell rejection in neuron replacement treatment for spinal cord injuries
Scientists have successfully overcome the persistent cell rejection that has hitherto plagued attempts to introduce neural stem cells to replace damaged tissue in pigs.
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Diverse Parkinson’s-related disorders may stem from different strains of same protein
Researchers found that the type of brain cell afflicted in Parkinson’s-related brain disorders dictates which pathological form of α-synuclein (α-syn) protein becomes the disease culprit.
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Lipid accumulation in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson’s disease
A collaborative team of researchers has found that elevated levels of certain types of lipids in the brain may be an early sign of Parkinson's...
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Stem-cell technology enables creation of neurons to study brain responses of the super obese
Researchers in the U.S. have tested a technology termed ‘disease in a dish’ that uses stem-cell technology to re-create brain neurons of super obese individuals. The goal is to better understand obesity and potentially enable tailored treatments.