Tag: neurodegeneration

New Drug Target for Alzheimer’s Shows Promise in Preclinical Studies

Researchers identified a novel Alzheimer's mechanism and developed an experimental compound that slowed nerve cell loss in mouse models. The…

Blocking Key Protein GPNMB Shows Promise in Halting Parkinson’s Disease Spread

Scientists have identified GPNMB, a protein that helps Parkinson's disease spread through the brain by creating a destructive cycle between…

Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration

New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system, astrocytes, and immune cells work continuously to remove toxic proteins and prevent…

Brain’s Hidden Cleanup System Works Around the Clock to Prevent Neurodegeneration

New research reveals how the brain's glymphatic system operates 24/7 to remove toxic waste and prevent neurodegeneration. Sleep enhances this…

Gut Microbiome Changes Precede Brain Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease, Global Analysis Reveals

Global metagenomic analysis reveals that critical gut microbiome changes precede brain symptoms in Parkinson's disease. Two common microbial compounds systematically…