Scientists seek to reverse neurodegeneration by eliminating harmful RNA pollution

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260427/Scientists-seek-to-reverse-neurodegeneration-by-eliminating-harmful-RNA-pollution.aspx?utm_source=news_medical_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dermatology_newsletter_29_april_2026 Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, the Salk Institute and Sanford Burnham Prebys have received a four-year, $13 million award from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to investigate how to reverse age-related neurodegeneration by eliminating what the researchers call "RNA pollution" in aging neurons. The ultimate goal is to develop new therapies to protect against neurodegenerative diseases.