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Scientists in America have developed a nasal spray that can remove proteins in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease – at least, in mice. There are two proteins implicated in Alzheimer’s: amyloid and tau. Most of the drugs – included those recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – focus on removing amyloid. To date, though, there has been little focus on removing tau “tangles”. However, the new nasal spray, developed by researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch, focuses on this protein.

Nasal spray clears proteins linked to Alzheimer’s – new study

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Although there is currently no known cure for Alzheimer's, there are treatments that can lessen its symptoms, including disorientation and memory loss, and some may even stop the disease's progression

New Alzheimer's treatment could reverse brain disease and restore memory, study finds

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

Researchers at the Mayo Clinic have drafted new criteria for a memory-loss disorder that bears similarities with Alzheimer's yet has a better prognosis. The corresponding article was published in Brain Communications. "This research creates a precise framework that other medical professionals can use to care for their patients. It has...

New Memory Loss Disorder that Mimics Alzheimer's Identified

I’ve always adored cinnamon. Its aroma warms the cockles of my heart, and its flavor makes me feel as if I’m wrapped up in an old fairy tale. However, I was floored when I reviewed some of the latest research regarding the effects of cinnamon on brain health.

Cinnamon versus brain cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and insomnia

Visual hallucinations are a significant issue for many patients with Parkinson’s disease. A recent study published in the journal Brain reveals that these hallucinations are associated with a marked deficiency of cholinergic activity in specific regions of the brain, particularly the left ventral visual stream and the left superior temporal lobe. This research highlights the importance of cholinergic denervation in visual hallucinations, offering new insights into the underlying mechanisms and potential treatment options.

Visual hallucinations in Parkinson’s disease linked to cholinergic deficiency

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A parasite that is able to cross the blood-brain barrier to infect the brains of its hosts could one day be a means of delivering important therapeutics.
Toxoplasma gondii – a parasite that thrives in nearly all warm-blooded life on Earth – could be engineered to deliver therapeutic proteins to cells in the brain, providing treatment options for conditions that are difficult to access.



					
			

The research has been tested in lab-grown human brain tissue and living mice with minimal side effects, demonstrating that the concept is plausible, and may in fact have broader applications, such as studying the brain, with further research...

Brain-Invading Parasite Could Be Hacked to Deliver Meds in Your Head

Posted on Jul 26, 2024, 2 p.m. A team of researchers reveals the cellular pathology of “dry” age-related macular degeneration (AMD); discovering the potential source of dysfunction in the process whereby cells in the retina remove waste. What. The team from NIH and Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, reported...

Potential Therapeutic Target For Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A study reveals that brain inflammation leads to the release of a protein that impairs muscle function, suggesting potential treatments for related muscle fatigue in diseases like Alzheimer’s and long COVID. Infections and neurodegenerative diseases are known to cause brain inflammation. However, patients with brain inflammation often develop muscle...

Hidden Connection Discovered: New Research Links Brain Inflammation to Muscle Fatigue

Some natural remedies, such as music therapy or supplements, may complement medical treatments for Parkinson’s disease and improve overall health. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder that affects your body’s movement, muscle control, and balance. It can also affect your cognitive function, senses, and mental health. While there’s no cure, medications, surgeries, and lifestyle changes can relieve symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Can You Treat Parkinson’s Disease Naturally?

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UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers from UCSF and UC Davis have resolved a longstanding mystery about how breastfeeding women maintain strong bones despite losing calcium to milk production. A newly...

Long-Standing Puzzle Solved: Scientists Discover a New Hormone That Can Double Bone Mass

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Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized by tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination, the disease is primarily caused by the loss of dopamine-prod...

3 Supplements A Neuroscientist Swears By To Prevent Parkinson’s Disease: ‘Gives Your Brain The Raw Materials To Repair Itself’

A study reveals a new mechanism where proteins released during migraine auras are transported to sensory nerves, triggering migraines, which could lead to innovative treatments. This discovery explains the one-sided nature of migraines and identifies potential new protein targets for therapies. A new study has uncovered a previously unidentified process...

Breakthrough Study Reveals Hidden Mechanism Behind Migraines

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? While there are many therapies available to treat diabetes, none have proven to completely reverse this disease. That may change as research from the Mount Sinai Health System and the City of Hope continues to progress. Researchers from these institutions have demonstrated a treatment that increases human insulin-producing beta cells in vivo for the first time, normalizing glucose levels in diabetic mice models. "It's very exciting to be close to seeing this novel treatment used in patients," said one of the researchers. "There is nothing like this available to patients right now."

New drug reverses diabetes in mice, boosting insulin-making cells by 700%

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Millions of Americans deal with the sleep deficits brought on by sleep apnea, and many turn to one of the few treatments out there, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. But what if new neurochemical targets in the brain could lead to new, less cumbersome therapies for sleep apnea?. That's...

New Insights Into How Sleep Apnea Affects the Brain

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that speciﬁcally impacts the brain's limbic system. It can often be mistaken for Alzheimer disease. However, limbic-predominant Amnestic Neurodegenerative Syndrome, or LANS, progresses more slowly and has a better prognosis, and is now more clearly deﬁned for doctors working to ﬁnd answers for memory loss patients.

Mayo Clinic Researchers Define New Memory Loss Syndrome

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Researchers have found unique molecular changes in the blood-brain barrier of people with Alzheimer’s disease, markers of which can be detected in the blood.

Study identifies Alzheimer's biomarkers linked to blood vessel changes in the brain


Researchers have discovered patterns in the brain that reflect the effectiveness of deep brain stimulation therapy for obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), potentially leading to improvements in the way that the condition is handled individually for each case.



					
			

A team led by researchers from the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas used brain scans from 12 people with treatment-resistant OCD, who were undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) – a treatment that monitors and controls the activity of precise patches of neural tissue via implanted electrodes.
"Recent advances in surgical neuromodulation have enabled long-term continuous monitoring of brain activity in OCD patients during their everyday...

The Neural Signature of OCD Has Been Identified in The Human Brain

San Diego, CA

An unusually large brain may be the first sign of autism — and visible as early as the first trimester, according to a recent study conducted by UCSD. Some children with profound autism face lifelong challenges with social, language, and cognitive skills, including the inability to speak. In contrast, others exhibit milder symptoms that may improve over time.

Scientists Have Uncovered Autism’s Earliest Biological Signs

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Brain cell grafts in monkeys jump-start human trial for new Parkinson’s treatment

People with Parkinson’s disease are receiving a new treatment in a clinical trial started after University of Wisconsin–Madison scientists demonstrated the safety and feasibility of the...

Brain cell grafts in monkeys jump-start human trial for new Parkinson’s treatment

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