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Astrocytes Identified as Source of Brain Free Radicals Driving Dementia

We’re pleased to congratulate the Orr Lab in collaboration with the Gan Lab for their exciting new study, led by first author Daniel Barnett, on the underlying sources of brain free radicals and their potential role in driving dementia.

Published in Nature Metabolism, their findings...

Congratulations to Summer Scholars Sosmita Islam and Ashley Acosta-Pereyra

Today, Friday, August 1, 2025, at 10:30 AM EDT, our scientific community gathered virtually for the BMRI/Appel Summer Scholar Program Seminar, marking its 6th year. Summer Scholars Sosmita Islam and Ashley Acosta-Pereyra delivered impressive presentations showcasing their research achievements.

Alzheimer’s Protective Mutation Works by Taming Inflammation in the Brain

Immunofluorescent image of mouse hippocampus stained for tau

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Looking Beyond Beta-Amyloid: New Paths in Alzheimer's Research

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Welcome Our 2025 Appel Institute Summer Scholar: Sosmita Islam

The Appel Institute is thrilled to welcome Sosmita Islam as our 2025 Summer Program Scholar! Since 2021, our partnership has supported outstanding students from the New York City area, offering hands-on neuroscience research training under the guidance of leading scientists. Selected scholars work alongside mentors to develop critical lab skills, master advanced techniques, and test their scientific hypotheses in a dynamic research environment.

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