Gene Key to MS Immune Regulation Discovered
Summary: New research has identified the gene Egr-1 as a critical regulator of immune balance, offering hope for…
Genes and Brain Wiring Team Up in Alzheimer’s Spread
Summary: A new study reveals how genes influence where and how Alzheimer’s-related tau protein spreads in the brain.…
Researchers discover a possible environmental trigger to Parkinson’s disease
Barbara Hanson and Koralnik in the lab
CHICAGO – July 8, 2025 – New…
Insights into ancestral diversity in Parkinson’s disease risk: a comparative assessment of polygenic risk scores
Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Médicas, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil Paula Saffie-Awad & Artur…
Cough Medicine Shows Promise in Slowing Parkinson’s Dementia
Summary: A clinical trial has revealed that Ambroxol, a common cough medicine in Europe, may help slow cognitive…
Clearing Brain Sugar Stores Could Protect Against Dementia
Summary: New research reveals that sugar metabolism in brain cells may be a crucial defense against Alzheimer’s and…
What does a migraine aura look like?—A systematic review | The Journal of Headache and Pain
This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA)…
Mimicking Exercise in the Brain Could Slow Cognitive Decline
Summary: While physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease, many patients are unable to…
Rare Mutation Shields Brain from Alzheimer’s by Silencing Inflammation
Summary: A rare genetic mutation known as APOE3-R136S, or the “Christchurch mutation,” appears to protect against Alzheimer’s disease…
How a Baby’s Brain Grows in the First Years of Life | Health
SATURDAY, June 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The first two years of a baby’s life are critical for…