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In Parkinson’s and multisystem atrophy, proteins accumulate in layers to form elongated aggregates (blue) that are deposited in the brain.
Brain Diseases with Molecular Diversity
DZNE scientists have studied the structure of abnormal proteins associated with Parkinson’s and multisystem atrophy.
A microscopic view of a neuron (white)
“Nature” Coverstory: Inflammatory Processes Drive Progression of Alzheimer‘s and Other Brain Diseases
Inflammation drives the progression of neurodegenerative brain diseases and plays a major role in the accumulation of so-called tau proteins within neurons. Scientists of the DZNE and the University of Bonn report these findings in the journal…
Dementia, developmental disorders and psychoses: Helmholtz Association funds DZNE research project on autoantibodies with 2.3 million euros
In the "BaoBab" project, DZNE researchers from Berlin and Bonn are developing a technical platform with which autoantibodies that cause brain diseases can be identified and investigated.
Source: DZNE/Sebastian Dupraz
A Protein that Pulls the Brake on Nerve Growth
DZNE scientists have identified a protein that regulates the growth of nerve fibers by pulling a brake.
Source: DZNE / Johann F. Saba
Award for Groundbreaking Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
The Munich biochemist Christian Haass has received the “Hartwig Piepenbrock-DZNE Prize” endowed with 60,000 euros.
Elsevier Report: DZNE Among the World’s Top 10 in Alzheimer’s Disease Research
According to an international study, the DZNE is one of the leading research institutions on Alzheimer’s disease in terms of publication count, citation rate, and collaborations with partners from academia and the corporate sector.
Für ein Leben ohne Demenz: Neue Stiftung Deutsche Demenzhilfe treibt Fortschritt in der Forschung voran
Aufgabe der Stiftung ist es, Spenden einzuwerben, um die Demenzforschung und die Suche nach geeigneten Therapien am DZNE voranzutreiben.
Autoantibodies in Pregnancy: A Cause of Behavioral Disorders in the Child?
Dysfunctions in the maternal immune system that occur during pregnancy could possibly lead to impaired brain development in the unborn child. This is suggested by studies by the DZNE.
A Protective Factor Against Alzheimer’s Disease?
Researchers at the DZNE have found that a protein called TREM2 could positively influence the course of Alzheimer’s.
Dorsal root ganglia neuron under the microscope
Bonn Researchers Identify Key Proteins for the Repair of Nerve Fibers
Scientists at the DZNE have identified a group of proteins that help to regenerate damaged nerve cells. Their findings are reported in the journal “Neuron”.