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Gut Bacteria Trigger ALS and Dementia Through Toxic Sugar Production
Scientists discover harmful bacterial sugars in the gut trigger immune attacks that damage the brain in ALS and dementia patients.
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Apr 10, 2026 0
Results for "Akkermansia muciniphila" in Parkinson's
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Harvard Finds Gut Bacteria Fuel Depression by Triggering Hidden Inflammation
A gut microbe converts a common pollutant into an inflammation trigger linked to depression, revealing a new molecular pathway.
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Apr 26, 2026 0
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Pneumonia Bacteria Found in Eyes and Brains May Drive Alzheimer's Disease
Common respiratory bacterium persists in retinas and brains, triggering inflammation and amyloid buildup linked to cognitive decline.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Scientists Reprogram Brain Immune Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques
A molecule called OLE restores microglia's protective function, reducing amyloid plaques and improving memory in animal models.
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Jun 20, 2026 0
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Daily Probiotic Boosts Antidepressant Effects in Older Adults Study Finds
A 12-week clinical trial found older adults taking probiotics with antidepressants had greater reductions in depression and anxiety than placebo.
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Jun 18, 2026 0
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Common Amino Acid Arginine Slashes Alzheimer's Brain Damage in Animal Studies
Arginine supplements reduced toxic amyloid buildup, brain inflammation, and behavioral decline in fly and mouse Alzheimer's models.
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May 5, 2026 0
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Scientists Restore Memory in Mice by Blocking a Single Alzheimer's Protein
Blocking the protein PTP1B boosted memory and cleared brain plaque in mice, with potential links to diabetes and obesity treatment.
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May 1, 2026 0
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Scientists Find Cellular Overflow Valve That Could Prevent Parkinson's Disease
Researchers discover TMEM175, a cellular safeguard that prevents toxic buildup linked to Parkinson's when it malfunctions.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Gut Bacteria Found to Shield Infants from Autism and ADHD Risk
A landmark study links epigenetic patterns at birth to infant gut microbiome development, with certain bacteria reducing neurodevelopmental risk by age three.
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Jun 3, 2026 0
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Scientists Discover Hidden Brain Drain System That Could Fight Alzheimer's
New MRI technology reveals a previously unknown waste-removal pathway in the human brain that could transform how we treat neurodegenerative diseases.
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Apr 10, 2026 0
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APOE2 Gene Helps Neurons Repair DNA and Resist Brain Aging
Buck Institute finds the longevity-linked APOE2 variant shields neurons from DNA damage and cellular senescence, explaining its Alzheimer's protection.
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May 31, 2026 0
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Scientists Reverse Anxiety by Fixing a Tiny Amygdala Brain Circuit in Mice
Researchers restored a key brain circuit in mice and reversed anxiety and social withdrawal, pointing to a powerful new therapeutic target.
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Jun 4, 2026 0
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Loss of Smell May Signal Alzheimer's Years Before Memory Problems Begin
New research reveals how brain immune cells destroy smell-related nerve connections in early Alzheimer's, offering hope for earlier detection.
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Apr 12, 2026 0
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Scientists Engineer Brain Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques With Single Injection
Researchers turned ordinary brain cells into plaque-clearing machines, reducing Alzheimer's amyloid by half in mice with one treatment.
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Mar 28, 2026 3
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Hidden Brain Cells May Hold Key to Preventing Alzheimer's Tau Protein Buildup
Scientists discover tanycytes help clear toxic tau from the brain. When damaged, these cells may allow Alzheimer's progression.
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Mar 29, 2026 1
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Scientists Find Hidden Brain Death Switch That Drives Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers discover toxic protein pair that kills brain cells in Alzheimer's and develop compound to block it in mice.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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NIH Discovers Why GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Plateau and How to Fix It
New NIH research reveals the brain-cell signaling mechanism behind GLP-1 drug plateaus and a potential way to extend their effects.
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May 26, 2026 0
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Scientists Crack the Code on How Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Actually Works
Researchers finally discovered lecanemab activates brain immune cells through a specific antibody fragment to clear toxic plaques.
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Mar 28, 2026 1
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Boosting Brain Protein Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Preserves Memory in Mice
Raising Sox9 levels in aging astrocytes reduced amyloid plaque buildup and protected memory in mouse models with existing Alzheimer's symptoms.
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May 2, 2026 0
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Scientists Crack the Code on How Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab Actually Works
Researchers finally discovered how lecanemab clears brain plaques by activating immune cells through a specific antibody fragment.
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