by Weizmann Institute of Science Credit: EMBO Molecular Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-023-00020-yWeizmann Institute scientists have discovered two small molecules that can cross the blood-brain barrier in mice, slowing and even reversing the effects of Huntington’s, which is incurable. The human brain is a well-guarded control center. Its system of blood vessels is surrounded by a densely...
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New treatment developed to dramatically slow down the progression of blindness-causing retinal diseases
Interactive release of anti-inflammatory drugs depending on the level of retinal degeneration. A customized treatment approach is expected to be developed to reduce patients’ inconvenience of having multiple shots.Peer-Reviewed Publication NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCHEMATIC ILLUSTRATION OF SYRINGE-INJECTABLE INFLAMMATION-RESPONSIVE HYDROGEL FOR SUPPRESSION OF INFLAMMATORY MICROGLIA FOR PREVENTING PHOTORECEPTOR DEATH IN RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA....
Research suggests statins may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
by Karolinska Institutet Credit: CC0 Public Domain Statins could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, at least for some patients. This is the result of a new study led by Karolinska Institutet published in Alzheimer Research and Therapy. But the researchers are cautious in their interpretations and see the results as a first step in a...