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Researchers identify signaling molecule that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers identify signaling molecule that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Key Takeaways • The main driver of Alzheimer’s disease is excessive
Los investigadores han utilizado una estrategia de ingeniería genética para reducir drásticamente los niveles de tau—una proteína clave que se acumula y se enreda en el cerebro durante el desarrollo de la enfermedad de Alzheimer—en un modelo animal de la enfermedad. Los resultados podrían conducir a un tratamiento potencialmente prometedor para los pacientes con esta devastadora enfermedad.
Una investigación dirigida por un equipo de investigadores de los departamentos de Neurología, Psiquiatría y Radiología de Massachusetts General Hospital ha descubierto una conectividad alterada entre las regiones cerebrales que se encargan de la señalización sensoriomotora, emocional y cognitiva en pacientes con trastorno neurológico funcional, una condición común que implica síntomas neurológicos que no tienen una causa física aparente.
Doctors warn against off-label use of new Alzheimer’s drug for cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Doctors warn against off-label use of new Alzheimer’s drug for cerebral amyloid angiopathy. Key Takeaways • There is no clinical evidence that the
Researchers report that elevated levels of two chemical mediators of inflammation, known as cytokines, are associated with slower cognitive decline in aging adults.
The Sean M. Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital today announced its inaugural 2021 Inspiration Award recipient, Sandy Morris.
Chip inserted under the skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke. Chip inserted under the skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke. Key Takeaways • A small chip inserted under the skin can monitor patients
Study solves mystery of how amyloid beta, a key player in Alzheimer’s, forms in brain nerve cells. Study solves mystery of how amyloid beta, a key player in Alzheimer’s, forms in brain nerve cells. “Our results suggest that the sigma-1 receptor
In recognition of Neuroscience Nurses Week, we will feature some of the dedicated individuals who make the Mass General Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NeuroICU) such a positive, welcoming and special place to work. The 22-bed adult inpatient unit specializes in caring for critically ill patients, including those who have had stroke, brain or back surgery, or spinal cord injuries.
The annual Healey Center International Prize for Innovation in ALS is a global prize celebrating excellence in research for a team of investigators who catalyse exceptional discoveries leading to a transformative advance in therapy development in ALS.
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