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Largest Study of Genetic Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Reveals Five Distinct Subtypes
Analysis of 177 cases with E200K mutation identifies new disease patterns that could improve diagnosis and understanding.
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Genetic Testing Reveals Brain Cancer Risk Genes in Families with Tumor History
Study identifies specific genetic variants that increase glioma risk, potentially enabling targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Small Tau Protein Clumps Drive Early Brain Damage in Alzheimer's Disease
New research reveals tiny tau aggregates damage brain synapses before visible plaques form, offering early intervention targets.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Brain Bleeding Study Reveals Amyloid Damage Spreads Throughout Entire Brain
Autopsy study of 162 patients shows cerebral amyloid angiopathy affects all brain regions equally, not just bleeding sites.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Alpha-Synuclein Protein Triggers Brain Cell Death Through Iron Overload in Rare Disease
New research reveals how misfolded proteins cause fatal brain cell death in multiple system atrophy, offering potential treatment targets.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Brain Mapping Reveals Why Some Neurons Are More Vulnerable to Lewy Body Dementia
New spatial brain mapping identifies specific cortical layers most at risk and reveals how genetics influence dementia progression.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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New Protein Marker Could Transform Early Cancer Detection in Nerve Tumors
Scientists discover FAP protein reliably distinguishes deadly nerve cancers from benign tumors, enabling earlier detection.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Childhood Trauma Accelerates Brain Aging and Cognitive Decline in Adults
New research reveals how early life adversity fundamentally alters how our brains age, affecting memory and decision-making abilities.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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New Compound Prevents Brain Degeneration in Frontotemporal Dementia Mouse Model
Researchers discover a phospholipid derivative that protects brain cells by calming overactive immune cells in dementia-prone mice.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Brain Scans Reveal Early Warning Signs of Cognitive Decline in Healthy Older Adults
New brain imaging technology detects subtle changes in older adults who worry about their memory, potentially identifying decline years earlier.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Alpha Brain Waves Hold Key to Preventing Age-Related Working Memory Decline
New research reveals how specific brain wave patterns mediate memory decline with age, offering potential intervention targets.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Five Blood Biomarkers Link Frailty and Cognitive Decline in Aging Adults
New research identifies specific blood markers that independently predict both physical frailty and cognitive decline.
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Mar 29, 2026 1