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Research News

Close up of a mouse.

Balance and movement improved in animal model of Parkinson’s Disease

June 07, 2017
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Biomarker may distinguish Parkinson’s from MSA

October 22, 2018
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A hand wearing a blue glove holds a vial of blood.

Blood biomarker distinguishes Parkinson’s from MSA

October 23, 2018
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"Molecular tweezer" are a chemical compound in a shape resembling a horseshoe.

Lysine molecular tweezers modulate P53 aggregation

August 17, 2015
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The brain is seen in a colorful scan.

New blood test reads messages from the brain

May 28, 2021
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A couple comforts each other by holding hands.

New compound could offer therapy for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s

April 14, 2015
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Two people care for an older woman.

New Compounds Could Offer Therapy for Multitude of Diseases

March 29, 2015
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Zebrafish Effect

Parkinson’s Disease stopped in animal model

March 01, 2012
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Blue lasers reflect on an optic table.

Physicists push new Parkinson’s treatment toward clinical trials

April 21, 2014
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MouseCLR01

Researchers report potential new treatment to stop Alzheimer’s Disease

November 15, 2012
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Microscope close-up.

Targeting HIV in semen to shut down AIDS

August 18, 2015
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"Molecular tweezer" are a chemical compound in a shape resembling a horseshoe.

Tweezing apart amyloids

October 03, 2011
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A screen capture of Dr. Bitan from a UCTV video.

UCTV video series "Heartache & Hope: America's Alzheimer's Epidemic"

September 11, 2012
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