Scientists are not yet clear on how the tau protein changes from a benign protein essential for normal function in our brains into the toxic neurofibrillary tangles that are a signature of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.…
Several progressive neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, are defined by having tau proteins in the brain. Researchers are seeking to identify the mechanisms behind these tau proteins to develop treatments, however,…
A growing pile of evidence indicates that the tens of trillions of microbes that normally live in our intestines -- the so-called gut microbiome -- have far-reaching effects on how our bodies function. Members of this microbial community…
Northwestern University-led researchers have created the first highly mature neurons from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a feat that opens new opportunities for medical research and potential transplantation therapies for…
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Washington, January 11
Many neurodegenerative illnesses, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, are mostly caused by tau and tubulin proteins. The accumulation of these proteins in the…
Elana Gotkine
FRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Certain natural environments are associated with reduced risk of hospital admissions for patients with Alzheimer disease and related dementias…
A perplexing range of neurodegenerative diseases are known to attack distinct regions of the brain, causing severe cognitive and motor deficit. The combined impact of these (generally fatal) diseases has inflicted a devastating toll on…
A new study published on Dec. 14, 2022 in the New England Journal of Medicine reports the identification of a previously unknown genetic cause of a late-onset cerebellar ataxia, a discovery that will improve diagnosis and open new treatment…