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Jeffrey and Delinda Johnson review their research images on a computer.

New Nanomaterial Could Advance Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments

Posted on April 25, 2024

A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Jeff Johnson speaking at podium

Boosting One Gene in the Brain’s Helper Cells Slows Alzheimer’s Progression in Mice

Posted on January 10, 2022

School of Pharmacy Professor Jeffrey Johnson  and his collaborators uncover a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s in a study published in Nature Communications By Eric Hamilton This article originally appeared on UW–Madison’s news page. Increasing the expression of one …

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