Sanford-Burnham researchers discovered that the protein appoptosin prompts neurons to commit suicide in several neurological conditions - giving them a new therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury. Dying neurons lead to cognitive impairment and memory loss in patients with neurodegenerative disorders - conditions like Alzheimer's disease and traumatic brain injury. To better diagnose and treat these neurological conditions, scientists first need to better understand the underlying causes of neuronal death. Enter Huaxi Xu, Ph.D...
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