Neurodegenerative diseases
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers created brain organoids from cells from patients with a rare disease linked to the DHDDS gene, and identified impairment in lipid metabolism, glycosylation, and mitochondrial function.
- Tel Aviv University
"In women, the experimental drug delayed the deterioration significantly, protected the brain and even reduced symptoms of depression, all in accordance with the mechanism of action," says Prof. Ilana Gozes, who headed the study
- Tel Aviv University
Significant differences were found between the reactions of the two sexes to an innovative drug for brain degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease
- Avi Blizovsky
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Researchers from Japan have discovered a way to stop the development of amyloid β fibers, which are associated with Alzheimer's disease, using an antibody that makes it possible to stop or delay the development of the fibers. This breakthrough may help develop new treatments
- Weizmann Institute
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- Haifa University
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- The Voice of Science website - the Israel National Science Foundation
The proteins and mechanisms required to fight the protein accumulations that lead to neurodegenerative diseases have been identified
