https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-rss/?orgId=114028&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Strittmatter Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 21:30:30 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/proteins-spread-parkinsons-pathology-in-the-brain/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/proteins-spread-parkinsons-pathology-in-the-brain/ Molecules found on the surface of motor neurons in the brain help traffic a misfolded protein into cells, leading to the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:00:00 Z https://snmmi.org/Web/News/Articles/Novel-PET-Tracer-Detects-Synaptic-Changes-in-Spinal-Cord-and-Brain-After-Spinal-Cord-Injury https://snmmi.org/Web/News/Articles/Novel-PET-Tracer-Detects-Synaptic-Changes-in-Spinal-Cord-and-Brain-After-Spinal-Cord-Injury A new PET tracer can provide insights into how spinal cord injuries affect not only the spinal cord, but also the brain, according to new research published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/unlocking-mysteries-memory-loss https://forhumanity.yale.edu/news/unlocking-mysteries-memory-loss Scientists at Yale School of Medicine think so, and an initiative funded by the Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation is supporting efforts to find out more about how inflammation and immune responses contribute to neurodegenerative diseases. Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yales-alzheimers-disease-research-at-risk-of-federal-cuts/ https://www.wtnh.com/news/connecticut/new-haven/yales-alzheimers-disease-research-at-risk-of-federal-cuts/ While scientists are optimistic about the research, federal funding for it is being threatened. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) toured the Yale lab on Wednesday and said that hundreds of millions of dollars are at risk. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-gift-to-support-research-on-alzheimers-disease-and-other-neurodegenerative-disorders/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/yale-school-of-medicine-receives-gift-to-support-research-on-alzheimers-disease-and-other-neurodegenerative-disorders/ The program will advance innovative research, and help facilitate the sharing of ideas, data, and knowledge to drive biomedical progress, therapeutics, and cures focused on combatting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Fri, 31 May 2024 20:00:00 Z https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/25/what-makes-human-brain-different-yale-study-reveals-clues https://news.yale.edu/2022/08/25/what-makes-human-brain-different-yale-study-reveals-clues What makes the human brain distinct from that of all other animals — including even our closest primate relatives? In an analysis of cell types in the prefrontal cortex of four primate species, Yale researchers identified species-specific — particularly human-specific — features, they report Aug. 25 in the journal Science. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/understanding-alzheimers-disease-single-cell-analysis-and-sex-specific-research-provide-new-insights/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/lab/strittmatter/news-article/understanding-alzheimers-disease-single-cell-analysis-and-sex-specific-research-provide-new-insights/ Alzheimer's researchers identify sex-specific differences by studying single cells, revealing genetic activity that may help explain women's risk for AD. Mon, 11 May 2020 04:00:00 Z