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Scientists Discover Brain Aging Protein FTL1 and How to Reverse Memory Decline
New research identifies FTL1 protein as key driver of brain aging. Reducing it restored memory and neural connections in mice.
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Apr 6, 2026 0
Results for "Klotho Protein" in Parkinson's
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Brain's Hidden Tau Cleanup System Could Block Alzheimer's Damage
UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.
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Mar 29, 2026 0
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Tubulin Protein May Stop Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Toxic Clumps From Forming
Baylor scientists find tubulin redirects rogue brain proteins away from toxic aggregates, pointing to a novel neurodegenerative disease strategy.
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Jun 22, 2026 0
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Brain Protein Menin Controls Aging Speed and D-Serine Supplement Boosts Memory in Mice
Declining Menin in the hypothalamus drives inflammation and aging. Restoring it reversed decline; D-serine amino acid improved cognition in mice.
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May 24, 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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Stanford Discovers Protein Traffic Jams Drive Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Risk
Stanford researchers found ribosome stalling in aging brain cells triggers faulty proteins and toxic clumps linked to Alzheimer's disease.
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May 31, 2026 0
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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 Map Sleep Circuit That Controls Growth Hormone and Muscle Building
UC Berkeley researchers discovered brain circuits linking deep sleep to growth hormone release, revealing how sleep builds muscle and burns fat.
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Apr 6, 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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New Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's by Reading Protein Shape Changes
Scientists discover that subtle changes in blood protein structure can identify Alzheimer's earlier than current tests.
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Mar 28, 2026 3
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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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ALS Protein TDP43 Controls DNA Repair and May Drive Both Brain Disease and Cancer
Scientists find that TDP43 protein regulates DNA repair systems, linking neurodegeneration to cancer when repair goes wrong.
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Mar 28, 2026 3
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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 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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Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Onset Years Before Memory Loss Begins
New p-tau217 blood test forecasts Alzheimer's symptoms within 3-4 years, potentially revolutionizing early intervention strategies.
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Mar 28, 2026 2
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Scientists Discover How Hidden Brain Nutrient Queuosine Enters Cells After 30 Years
Researchers identified the gene that transports queuosine, a micronutrient crucial for brain health and cancer defense, solving a decades-old mystery.
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Apr 8, 2026 0
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NIH Maps First Large-Scale Atlas of Senescent Cells Across the Human Body
The SenNet atlas reveals where aging cells accumulate in human tissues, opening new doors for senolytic therapies and healthspan extension.
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Jun 19, 2026 0
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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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NIA Research Roundup Highlights Dementia Risk, Calorie Restriction and Alzheimer's Genes
Recent NIA findings spotlight lifestyle factors cutting Alzheimer's risk by 60%, calorie restriction slowing aging, and a gene regulating plaque toxicity.
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Apr 21, 2026 0
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USC Scientists Find Brain Enzyme Behind Alzheimer's Inflammation and How to Block It
New compounds targeting the cPLA2 enzyme may reduce Alzheimer's-linked brain inflammation, especially in high-risk APOE4 gene carriers.
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May 26, 2026 0
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