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Researchers have discovered that a protein called phosphorylated α-synuclein, which is associated with several neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, is also involved in the normal processes of how neurons communicate with each other in a healthy brain.
Researchers are trying to understand how prolonged cannabis use can affect young people. Plus, a ‘biocomputer’ combines lab-grown brain tissue with electronic hardware and COP28 overruns amid a deadlock over the phasing out of fossil fuels. Researchers are trying to understand how prolonged cannabis use can affect young people. Plus, a ‘biocomputer’ combines lab-grown brain tissue with electronic hardware and COP28 overruns amid a deadlock over the phasing out of fossil fuels.
Some researchers hoping that gene-editing technology can conquer forms of Alzheimer’s caused by genetic mutations. Some researchers hoping that gene-editing technology can conquer forms of Alzheimer’s caused by genetic mutations.
Two new studies using CRISPR gene editing offer potential new treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
The research on using CRISPR against Alzheimer's is in its infancy, with results reported just from mice and lab-made mini-brains.