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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
Results for "Telomerase Activation" in Alzheimer's
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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
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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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Brain Cancer Breakthrough Reveals Hidden Cell Network That Fuels Deadly Tumors
Scientists discover brain support cells help glioblastoma grow and identify existing HIV drug that could disrupt this deadly communication.
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Apr 6, 2026 0
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Scientists Reversed Memory Loss by Recharging Brain Mitochondria in Mice
A new tool that boosts mitochondrial activity in neurons restored memory in dementia mice, suggesting energy failure drives Alzheimer's symptoms.
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May 17, 2026 0
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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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Scientists Switch On Nerve Regeneration Once Thought Lost Forever
Cambridge researchers found a gene network that shuts off nerve repair — and an existing hormone drug that reactivates it.
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May 29, 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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Brain Signal Discovery Reveals New Autism Pathway and Potential Treatment Target
Scientists identify how nitric oxide triggers cellular changes in autism, offering hope for targeted therapies.
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Mar 29, 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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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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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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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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Alzheimer's May Start With Protein Hijacking, Not Just Plaque Buildup
UC Riverside researchers show amyloid beta may displace tau from neurons, triggering brain cell breakdown before plaques even form.
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Jun 19, 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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AI Maps Hidden Gene Networks Driving Alzheimer's Brain Changes
New AI system reveals how genes control each other in Alzheimer's brains, uncovering potential treatment targets.
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Mar 28, 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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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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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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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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