Shared synaptic mechanism for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease unlocks new treatment possibilities

Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people ...

Motor protein 'hook' reveals how neurons deliver cargo with precision

For decades, scientists have known that motor proteins like kinesin-2 ferry vital cargo along microtubule "highways" inside ...
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Before cells divide, microtubule integrity and cell wall gene regulation are intertwined

Mitotic cell division, when a cell splits into two identical daughter cells, involves lots of moving parts that must be properly organized for accurate segregation. The main players responsible for ...
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Researchers reveal common synaptic pathway behind Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases

Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases are the two most common neurodegenerative disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide.