Press releases

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Viral Infections Could Promote Neurodegeneration

Some viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. DZNE researchers report this in the scientific journal “Nature Communications” on the basis of laboratory experiments.

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Award for Cambridge Neuroscientist

Michel Goedert is honored for his groundbreaking research on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases.

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In Neurodegenerative Diseases, Brain Immune Cells Have a “Ravenous Appetite” for Sugar

The Interpretation of Certain Brain Scans Needs Rethinking – Study in „Science Translational Medicine“

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Researchers Find Warning Signs for Dementia in the Blood

Levels of Certain microRNAs Indicate Risk for Cognitive Decline.

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„Tuning“ for Brain Scanners

DZNE coordinates international research project on Ultra-High Field MRI.

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How Environmental Factors Could Provide for a Young Brain

Study in “Nature Communications” on epigenetic mechanisms in the hippocampus.

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Smart Biomarkers to Empower Drug Development for Brain Diseases

Dresden Researchers Awarded Prestigious Funding by the Helmholtz Association to Validate a Novel Approach that Combines Neuroelectronics and Artificial Intelligence.

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Alzheimer’s: U.S. Regulatory Authority Approves Use of “Aducanumab” on the Condition of Further Studies

Statement by Prof. Pierluigi Nicotera, Scientific Director and Chairman of the DZNE’s Executive Board.

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AI with Swarm Intelligence

Publication in „Nature“: Researchers led by DZNE analyze medical data with a novel artificial intelligence technology. Collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

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Studies on “Long COVID”

DZNE researchers look into the long-term effects of an infection with the coronavirus.