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Researchers turned ordinary brain cells into plaque-clearing machines, reducing Alzheimer's amyloid by half in mice with one treatment.
Cambridge researchers found a gene network that shuts off nerve repair — and an existing hormone drug that reactivates it.
Scientists used red blood cells to transport healthy mitochondria into diseased brain cells, showing promise for Parkinson's treatment.
Duke researchers restored healthy mitochondria to damaged nerve cells, cutting pain-related behaviors by 50% in mice with nerve pain.
A molecule called OLE restores microglia's protective function, reducing amyloid plaques and improving memory in animal models.
New gene therapy zorevunersen dramatically reduced seizures in children with severe Dravet syndrome epilepsy while improving quality of life.
New brain-targeted gene therapy mimics morphine's pain relief while avoiding addiction, offering hope for 50+ million Americans with chronic pain.
New research suggests AI-powered therapy may deliver better mental health outcomes than traditional human-delivered care.
Scientists discover brain support cells help glioblastoma grow and identify existing HIV drug that could disrupt this deadly communication.
New research reveals stroke may trigger younger-looking brain patterns in healthy regions as the brain rewires itself for recovery.
Astrocytes, once thought passive, actively control fear memories in the brain, opening new paths for anxiety disorder treatments.
Researchers captured live footage of protein clumping in Alzheimer's disease and discovered how to potentially reverse the damage.
MIT's self-organizing laser creates ultra-sharp brain images 25x faster, enabling real-time tracking of drugs crossing the blood-brain barrier.
McGill researchers pinpointed two brain cell types altered in depression, opening doors to targeted biological treatments.
Blocking the protein PTP1B boosted memory and cleared brain plaque in mice, with potential links to diabetes and obesity treatment.
UCLA scientists discover why some neurons resist Alzheimer's better than others, revealing a natural protein cleanup system that could lead to new treatments.
High-dose niacin revived suppressed immune cells in glioblastoma patients, with 82% showing no progression at 6 months — 28% better than expected.
The SenNet atlas reveals where aging cells accumulate in human tissues, opening new doors for senolytic therapies and healthspan extension.
Researchers discover TMEM175, a cellular safeguard that prevents toxic buildup linked to Parkinson's when it malfunctions.
Researchers finally discovered how lecanemab clears brain plaques by activating immune cells through a specific antibody fragment.
