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Drug Shows Promise in Animal Model of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's With Dementia
October 26, 2012 — New research demonstrates the role of the investigational compound IRX4204 in alleviating cognitive decline in animal models of Alzheimer's ... > full story -
Stimulating Brain Cells With Light
October 26, 2012 — Introducing a light-sensitive protein in transgenic nerve cells ... transplanting nerve cells into the brains of laboratory animals ... inserting an optic fibre in the brain and using it to light up ... > full story -
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Challenging Parkinson's Dogma: Dopamine May Not Be the Only Key Player in This Tragic Neurodegenerative Disease
October 24, 2012 — Scientists may have discovered why the standard treatment for Parkinson's disease is often effective for only a limited period of time. Their research could lead to a better understanding of many ... > full story -
Parkinson's Breakthough Could Slow Disease Progression
October 24, 2012 — In an early-stage breakthrough, scientists have developed a new family of compounds that could slow the progression of Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's is the second most common neurodegenerative ... > full story -
Biomarkers in Cerebrospinal Fluid Can Identify Patients With Alzheimer's Disease
October 22, 2012 — Analysis of specific biomarkers in a cerebrospinal fluid sample can differentiate patients with Alzheimer’s disease from those with other types of dementia. The method may eventually permit ... > full story -
Key Player in Parkinson's Disease Neuron Loss Pinpointed
October 19, 2012 — By reprogramming skin cells from Parkinson's disease patients with a known genetic mutation, researchers have identified damage to neural stem cells as a powerful player in the disease. The findings ... > full story -
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Less-Invasive Method of Brain Stimulation Helps Patients With Parkinson's Disease
October 16, 2012 — Electrical stimulation using extradural electrodes—placed underneath the skull but not implanted in the brain—is a safe approach with meaningful benefits for patients with Parkinson's ... > full story -
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Researchers Set Sights on New Era in Neuroprotection
October 15, 2012 — A research team has identified a set of experimental drugs called LRRK2 inhibitors that may go beyond symptom relief to directly counter the inflammation and nerve cell death at the root of ... > full story -
Realizing the Potential of Stem Cell Therapy: Studies Report Progress in Developing Treatments for Diseases and Injuries
October 15, 2012 — New animal studies provide additional support for investigating stem cell treatments for Parkinson's disease, head trauma, and dangerous heart problems that accompany spinal cord injury, according to ... > full story -
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Immunosuppressive Drug Could Delay the Onset of Neurodegenerative Diseases
October 15, 2012 — Rapamycin, a drug used to prevent rejection in transplants, could delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, according to a new ... > full story
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