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Apr 12 min read

Optogenetic stimulation of microglia eliminates β-amyloid and synapses in Alzheimer models

Microglial cells in the brain play an important but paradoxical role in neurodegenerative diseases. When highly active, they proliferate...

Mar 242 min read

Specific silencing of RhoA in Schwann cells accelerates peripheral nerve regeneration

As discussed in my book on nerve regeneration, inhibition of the RhoA GTPase is a promising approach to promote axonal growth if the...

Feb 292 min read

Can Alzheimer's disease be diagnosed from saliva samples ?

Biomarkers help in the diagnosis and evaluation of therapies. They can be measured relatively easily in blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF),...