The brain contains many cell types, from the prominent neurons to the lesser-known microglia. The latter are integral to the brain's immune system and play a crucial role as the brain's cleanup crew. A recent study conducted ...
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Liquid-liquid phase separation is not a precursor to formation of amyloid fibrils, a pathological hallmark of Parkinson's disease, shows a recent study. Rather, the formation of protein into liquid droplets may help to dissolve ...
Jul 15, 2024
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Scientists from St Petersburg University and the University of Montpellier have developed the first software enabling the prediction of pairs of proteins in amyloid fibrils capable of co-aggregation, i.e. a process by which ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Many neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, are characterized by the accumulation of protein clumps, or aggregates, in the brain, which has led scientists to assume that the protein tangles ...
Feb 13, 2024
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Studying strange forms of RNA associated with the formation of aggregates in the brains of ALS patients could lead to new avenues for treatments.
Dec 18, 2023
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Neurodegenerative diseases are characterized by the deposition of clumped proteins in the brain and progressive neuronal cell death. Although the causal link between protein aggregates and neurodegeneration is clear, how ...
Dec 4, 2023
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Parkinson's disease, characterized by various motor dysfunctions, is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is known that specific gene mutations that are passed down through families are responsible ...
Sep 11, 2023
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As many as 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative condition associated with progressive cognitive decline, including loss of memory capabilities. Protein aggregates, composed ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Whether enjoyed on its own or mixed into a latte, Americano or even a martini, espresso provides an ultra-concentrated jolt of caffeine to coffee lovers. But it might do more than just wake you up. Research now published ...
Jul 19, 2023
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Cold activates a cellular cleansing mechanism that breaks down harmful protein aggregations responsible for various diseases associated with aging. In recent years, studies on different model organisms have already shown ...
Apr 3, 2023
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