DATE: October 7, 2026 at 08:13AM
SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY PSYCHIATIRY FEED
TITLE: Drug target could block brain inflammation linked to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005071515.htm
Blocking a receptor called P2X7 significantly reduced inflammation in human brain tissue, revealing a potential new treatment strategy for neurological and psychiatric disorders. The discovery could help researchers repurpose existing drugs for conditions including traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, and schizophrenia.
URL: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261005071515.htm
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