Unlocking Spinal Cord Regeneration: Astrocytes Lead the Way
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are challenging to treat due to the limited regenerative capacity of the central nervous system. A...
Neurology
Lipid Anchors Hold Key to Preventing Protein Aggregation in Prion Diseases
A lipid anchor on nerve cell membranes stabilizes prion proteins (PrPC) and prevents their pathological aggregation into forms linked to...
Ketamine Offers Hope for Parkinson’s Treatment-Linked Dyskinesia
Researchers have uncovered a new understanding of levodopa-induced dyskinesia, a common side effect in Parkinson’s patients, revealing that the motor...
Link Between Cold Sore Herpes Virus and Alzheimer’s Discovered
Researchers discovered a connection between Alzheimer’s disease and herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), suggesting viral infections may contribute to neurodegeneration. The...
Chronic Gut Virus May Play a Role in Alzheimer’s Development
Researchers have linked chronic intestinal infections caused by cytomegalovirus (HCMV) to a unique subtype of Alzheimer’s disease. The virus may...
Circadian Clock Influences Inflammation and Disease
New research reveals how the body’s circadian clock regulates macrophage activity, influencing immune system inflammation throughout the day. Activation of...
Neural Stem Cell Transplants Show Promise for Spinal Injuries
A Phase I clinical trial has demonstrated the long-term safety of neural stem cell transplantation for chronic spinal cord injuries....
Some Sedentary Activities Are Good For Brain Health
New research highlights that some sedentary activities, like reading or crafting, are better for brain health than others, such as...
Glioblastoma Syncs With the Body’s Internal Clock
Glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, syncs its internal clock to the host’s circadian rhythms, leveraging daily hormone cycles for growth....
Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline
New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in...
