New insights into early Huntington's disease mechanisms
Researchers uncover a link between impaired glutathione–ascorbate metabolism and early dopamine increases in Huntington's disease, suggesting GSTO2 as a potential therapeutic target to manage motor dysfunction.
New targets identified for treating glioblastoma through genetic screen
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has uncovered new targets that could be the key to effectively treating glioblastoma, a lethal type of brain cancer.
Stanford researchers develop molecule that forces cancer cells to kill themselves
The researchers' recently published study describes a way to re-activate apoptosis in mutated cells, which would amount to forcing cancer to self-destruct through a bioengineered, bonding molecule.
Noninvasive brain stimulation shows promise for enhancing navigation skills in cognitive impairment
A study on deep brain stimulation reveals its impact on spatial navigation, highlighting potential therapeutic avenues for cognitive deficits in aging.
New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors show potential in reducing tau protein buildup, offering new therapeutic avenues for neurodegenerative diseases like tauopathies.
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors clear tau build-up in zebrafish models of tauopathies
A drug commonly used to treat glaucoma has been shown in zebrafish and mice to protect against the build-up in the brain of the protein tau, which causes various forms of dementia and is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease.
New imaging tool analyzes extracellular vesicles to track cancer progression
A University of Rochester research team is reporting a new way to detect cancer cells with a "liquid biopsy" that's designed to be simpler, faster, and more informational than current methods.
Rare neural crest stem cells identified as key drivers of cellular reprogramming
A team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has discovered that a group of cells located in the skin and other areas of the body, called neural crest stem cells, are the source of reprogrammed neurons found by other researchers.
Single-cell study identifies pro-metastatic cell subpopulations
Neuroblastoma (NB), the most prevalent extracranial solid tumor in children, poses a significant therapeutic challenge due to its metastasis and high heterogeneity. A recent study leveraging single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) has uncovered vital molecular mechanisms underlying NB's progression and metastasis, shedding light on potential therapeutic targets.
New research identifies ways to protect neurons from the negative effect of high-fat diet on multiple sclerosis progression
New research has identified crucial links between dietary choices and the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). The study explored how enzymes called ceramide synthase 5 and 6 are responsible for the toxic effect of a palm oil-rich diet on neurons in the central nervous system, which causes a subsequent increase in the severity of MS symptoms.
Researchers Develop New Method That Tricks Cancer Cells Into Killing Themselves
Our bodies divest themselves of 60 billion cells every day through a natural process called "apoptosis". So Stanford medicine researchers are developing a new approach to cancer therapy that could "trick cancer cells into disposing of themselves," according to announcement from Stanford's medical sc...
Study identifies cellular and molecular roots of individual brain connectivity differences
Researchers link microscopic protein structures and cellular interactions to individual differences in brain connectivity, offering new insights into brain function and variability.
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