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A hallmark of Parkinson's disease is the buildup of Lewy bodies—misfolded clumps of the protein known as alpha-synuclein.

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Scientists at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, (NUS Medicine), have identified a molecular switch that helps aging brains ...

New research suggests the liver plays a previously unrecognized role in bone health, but only in males. A McGill University-led study published in Matrix Biology found that a protein made in the liver ...

Researchers have identified a protein that links brain immune activity, metabolism, and amyloid clearance, suggesting a new ...

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Researchers report an experimental peptide may reduce seizures and protect brain function by targeting stress and inflammation, offering hope for epilepsy therapy.