Study reveals a previously unknown ability of the brain to repair itself
The brain evidently can regenerate itself better than previously assumed after injuries or certain autoimmune diseases. Using a…
Experimental therapy helps brain cells bypass genetic deletions
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered how an experimental therapy can help brain…
Bee venom boosts the effects of standard Parkinson’s therapy
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, leading to motor…
Brain’s immune cells play key role in maintaining stability of neuronal networks in Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that microglia – the main immune cells of the brain –…
Study compares different light therapies for treating Alzheimer’s disease
“We wanted to compare the two most common tPBM paradigms head‑to‑head in a well‑established AD mouse model,” explains…
Scientists discover how Arc protein spreads Alzheimer’s brain pathology
Alzheimer’s disease is driven by a buildup of a toxic protein called Tau that kills neurons. As toxic…
Glucosamine may worsen Alzheimer’s by fueling abnormal brain glycosylation
A widely used joint-health supplement is under scrutiny after researchers linked glucosamine to worsened memory in Alzheimer’s mice…
New study identifies brain circuit behind TMS’s antidepressant effects
A circuit that runs from the prefrontal cortex near the front of the brain to a deeper brain…
Researchers challenge the traditional understanding of how histone deacetylase inhibitors function
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions are challenging the traditional understanding of how cancer drugs…
Justicia carnea extract alleviates oxidative stress in pancreatitis
Background and objectives Chronic pancreatitis is an inflammatory disease and is difficult to manage despite advancements in medical…
Scientists identify STING switch driving inflammation in Alzheimer’s disease
The brain has its own immune system, which detects threats and mounts a defense. A growing body of…
Calcium signals in microglia drive anxiety and compulsive behaviors
Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and…