Results for "Xenotransplantation" in Alzheimer's

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iPSC-Derived Vesicles Enable Noninvasive Optogenetics to Halt Alzheimer's Progression
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iPSC-Derived Vesicles Enable Noninvasive Optogenetics to Halt Alzheimer's Progression

Scientists used stem cell-derived vesicles to deliver light-activated gene therapy to the brain without surgery, reversing cognitive decline in Alzheimer's mice.

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May 14, 2026 0
Scientists Engineer Astrocytes as Living CAR Therapy to Fight Alzheimer's Disease
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Scientists Engineer Astrocytes as Living CAR Therapy to Fight Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers develop novel immunotherapy using modified brain cells to target Alzheimer's pathology directly in the brain.

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Apr 15, 2026 0
Brain Cells Donate Mitochondria to Rescue Cognition in Alzheimer's Mice
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Brain Cells Donate Mitochondria to Rescue Cognition in Alzheimer's Mice

Microglia package healthy mitochondria into vesicles and deliver them to astrocytes, sharply reducing cognitive decline in tau-pathology mice.

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May 27, 2026 0
Oral GLP-1 Drug Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Reverse Alzheimer's Metabolism
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Oral GLP-1 Drug Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Reverse Alzheimer's Metabolism

A new oral GLP-1 receptor agonist penetrates the brain, restoring astrocyte-neuron metabolic crosstalk disrupted in Alzheimer's disease.

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Jun 23, 2026 0
Single Gene Injection Shields Retinal Cells From Glaucoma Damage
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Single Gene Injection Shields Retinal Cells From Glaucoma Damage

AAV delivery of AIBP protein restores cholesterol balance, silences inflammation, and preserves vision in glaucoma models.

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Jun 22, 2026 0
Medical Digital Twins Could Revolutionize Personalized Medicine and AI Healthcare
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Medical Digital Twins Could Revolutionize Personalized Medicine and AI Healthcare

Stanford-led framework defines the five core components of medical digital twins and maps how AI plus mechanistic modeling can create living patient simulations.

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Apr 23, 2026 0
KCTD20 Suppression Clears Toxic Tau Proteins in Alzheimer's Brain Organoids
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KCTD20 Suppression Clears Toxic Tau Proteins in Alzheimer's Brain Organoids

New study identifies KCTD20 gene suppression as a potential therapeutic target for clearing harmful tau proteins in neurodegenerative diseases.

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Apr 5, 2026 0
Partial Reprogramming of Memory Cells Reverses Cognitive Aging in Mice
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Partial Reprogramming of Memory Cells Reverses Cognitive Aging in Mice

OSK gene therapy targeting engram neurons restored memory to youthful levels in aged mice and Alzheimer's models, reversing senescence hallmarks.

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Jun 22, 2026 0
Small Molecule XL20 Extends ALS Mouse Survival by Targeting TDP-43 Toxicity
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Small Molecule XL20 Extends ALS Mouse Survival by Targeting TDP-43 Toxicity

A brain-penetrant compound targets a key region of TDP-43, reducing motor neuron loss and extending survival in ALS mouse models.

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Jul 4, 2026 0
Lab-Grown Amygdala Organoids Reveal How Stress Hormones Rewire the Brain
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Lab-Grown Amygdala Organoids Reveal How Stress Hormones Rewire the Brain

Scientists built human amygdala-like brain organoids that model stress circuitry, uncovering a novel cortisol-driven mechanism tied to primate-specific gene regulation.

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May 29, 2026 0
Ultrasound Gene Therapy Extends Lifespan in Fatal Brain Disease Model
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Ultrasound Gene Therapy Extends Lifespan in Fatal Brain Disease Model

Researchers combined ultrasound with gene therapy to treat Leigh syndrome, significantly extending survival in mouse models.

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Mar 29, 2026 0
Lab-Grown Brain Organoids Reveal How Human Brain Growth Varies Between Individuals
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Lab-Grown Brain Organoids Reveal How Human Brain Growth Varies Between Individuals

Scientists use brain organoids to capture individual differences in brain development, offering new insights into neurological health.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Scientists Engineer Brain Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques in Breakthrough Study
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Scientists Engineer Brain Cells to Clear Alzheimer's Plaques in Breakthrough Study

Researchers modified astrocytes with chimeric antigen receptors to target amyloid plaques, showing promise for Alzheimer's treatment.

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Mar 28, 2026 2
Scientists Reverse Advanced Alzheimer's in Mice Using Novel Drug Combination
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Scientists Reverse Advanced Alzheimer's in Mice Using Novel Drug Combination

Breakthrough study shows complete reversal of severe Alzheimer's symptoms in mice, identifying new therapeutic targets for human treatment.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Brain Peptide Therapy Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease Models
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Brain Peptide Therapy Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease Models

New peptide delivery system restores brain connections and memory function in Alzheimer's models, offering hope for treating cognitive decline.

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Mar 29, 2026 12
Junk DNA Drives Human Brain Development via Ancient Genetic Parasites
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Junk DNA Drives Human Brain Development via Ancient Genetic Parasites

LINE-1 retrotransposons act as alternative gene promoters in human stem cells, and silencing them shrinks cerebral organoids.

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May 14, 2026 0
Brain Implant Lets Man With Motor Neuron Disease Live Independently at Home
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Brain Implant Lets Man With Motor Neuron Disease Live Independently at Home

A take-home brain-computer interface restored daily communication and control for a man with motor neuron disease, marking a milestone in neurotechnology.

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Jun 16, 2026 0
New ALS Drug Tofersen Shows Promise in Long-Term Study for SOD1 Patients
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New ALS Drug Tofersen Shows Promise in Long-Term Study for SOD1 Patients

Breakthrough antisense therapy demonstrates sustained benefits for rare genetic form of ALS in extended clinical trial.

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Mar 29, 2026 1
Boosting Astrocyte Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Saves Memory in Mice
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Boosting Astrocyte Sox9 Clears Alzheimer's Plaques and Saves Memory in Mice

Overexpressing Sox9 in brain support cells triggers plaque cleanup and protects cognition in Alzheimer's mouse models.

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Apr 26, 2026 0
GLP-1 and PPARγ Drugs Show Direct Brain Insulin-Signaling Effects
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GLP-1 and PPARγ Drugs Show Direct Brain Insulin-Signaling Effects

Stanford researchers find pioglitazone and liraglutide improve CNS insulin signaling, measured via neuron-derived vesicles in blood.

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Apr 20, 2026 0
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