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Neurodegenerative Diseases

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August 13, 2020 In Portugal, a search for the genetic roots of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia worldwide. It was first recognized under its current moniker in the early 1900s, but it was…

June 8, 2020 Early career scientists adapt to working remotely by taking science virtual

In the past few months, the way we live and work has drastically changed. For many scientists, this includes a temporary transition away from hands-on…

February 10, 2020 How Big Data and collaboration are redefining a rare form of dementia

Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Rita Guerreiro and Dr. José Brás have teamed up with more than 100 other scientists from around the world…

January 31, 2020 10 research trends we’re excited to watch in the next decade

With a new decade comes a new world of possibility and innovation waiting to be unleashed in labs at Van Andel Institute and across the…

November 20, 2019 Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2019) — A runaway, inflammatory immune response may be responsible for triggering severe depression during and after pregnancy, according to…

November 6, 2019 Can looking skin deep help us detect Parkinson’s earlier?

Testing for Parkinson’s disease may one day be as easy as a simple skin biopsy. That’s because the disease, like most villains, leaves behind clues…

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October 21, 2019 Researchers begin trial of drug to slow progression of neurodegenerative condition multiple system atrophy

NOTE: This release was originally published by University College London, here. Researchers at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN) and the UCLH National…

October 21, 2019 Can a diabetes drug slow or stop a devastating neurodegenerative disease?

Philip Fortier is on a mission: to find a cure for multiple system atrophy (MSA), a devastating neurodegenerative disease that lacks an effective way to…