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State-of-the-art Brain Scanner for Dementia Research Starts Operation in Rostock
The scanner is intended in particular for research into the early diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
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Corona: New Insights into Antibody Response against Viral Variants
In the journal “Science”, researchers from DZNE and Charité present new findings on the immune response against SARS-CoV-2.
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Alzheimer’s Research: Inflammatory Markers Are Conspicuous at an Early Stage
Long before the onset of dementia, there is evidence for increased activity of the brain’s immune system. Researchers from DZNE and the University Hospital Bonn come to this conclusion based on a study of more than 1,000 older adults.
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Around 1.5 Million Euros for Bonn Dementia Researcher
Ahmad Aziz, scientist at DZNE’s Bonn site, has been awarded a “Starting Grant” from the European Research Council (ERC) worth around 1.5 million euros. With this funding, he aims to investigate the extent to which certain patterns in the genetic code contribute…
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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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