Cross-racial study of 1.87m vets shows wide disparities in dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be the largest study to date on race and dementia, researchers from UCSF and the San Francisco Ve

Updated on: May 26,2024

Cross-racial study of 1.87m vets shows wide disparities in dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn what is believed to be the largest study to date on race and dementia, researchers from UCSF and the San Francisco Ve

Updated on:May 26,2024

GlyNAC supplementation found to improve cognitive decline and brain health in aging

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineStudy experimental details. GCLC and GCLM = catalytic and modifier subunits of glutamate cysteine ligase enzyme; GSS = glutathione synthetase enzyme; GL

Updated on: March 30,2024

GlyNAC supplementation found to improve cognitive decline and brain health in aging

by Homa Shalchi,Baylor College of MedicineStudy experimental details. GCLC and GCLM = catalytic and modifier subunits of glutamate cysteine ligase enzyme; GSS = glutathione synthetase enzyme; GL

Updated on:March 30,2024

Parkinson's disease study develops analytical pipeline to identify unexploited genes

byHiroshima UniversityA pipeline to explore candidate target genes using transcriptomics and unknomics. Credit: Takayuki Suzuki/Hiroshima UniversityA research team from Hiroshima University has

Updated on: September 15,2024

Parkinson's disease study develops analytical pipeline to identify unexploited genes

byHiroshima UniversityA pipeline to explore candidate target genes using transcriptomics and unknomics. Credit: Takayuki Suzuki/Hiroshima UniversityA research team from Hiroshima University has

Updated on:September 15,2024

Liver disease drug could help restore cells damaged by Alzheimer's

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA drug which has been used to treat liver disease for decades could help to re

Updated on: June 04,2024

Liver disease drug could help restore cells damaged by Alzheimer's

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA drug which has been used to treat liver disease for decades could help to re

Updated on:June 04,2024

High-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function by causing a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide, which is vital for maintai

Updated on: June 04,2024

High-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function by causing a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide, which is vital for maintai

Updated on:June 04,2024

Omega-3 fatty acids linked with slower progression of ALS

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Lawrencekhoo / Wikipedia.Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in foods including flaxseeds,

Updated on: June 26,2024

Omega-3 fatty acids linked with slower progression of ALS

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: Lawrencekhoo / Wikipedia.Consuming omega-3 fatty acids—particularly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a nutrient found in foods including flaxseeds,

Updated on:June 26,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on: June 04,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on:June 04,2024

A healthier heart can protect your brain, too—5 lifestyle changes to prevent dementia

by Dr. Alexandra Wade, Dr. Ashleigh Elizabeth Smith and Maddison Mellow,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen we think of dementia, we oftenfeara loss of control. But the rea

Updated on: June 24,2024

A healthier heart can protect your brain, too—5 lifestyle changes to prevent dementia

by Dr. Alexandra Wade, Dr. Ashleigh Elizabeth Smith and Maddison Mellow,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen we think of dementia, we oftenfeara loss of control. But the rea

Updated on:June 24,2024

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

Updated on: May 14,2024

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

Updated on:May 14,2024

The genome guardian turns to the dark side: Opportunity for drug discovery against cancer?

by Publicase Comunicação CientíficaUnder normal conditions, native p53 protein is folded but when chemicals and/or high pressure are applied the protein may unfold and loose its 3D structure. Dur

Updated on: June 14,2024

The genome guardian turns to the dark side: Opportunity for drug discovery against cancer?

by Publicase Comunicação CientíficaUnder normal conditions, native p53 protein is folded but when chemicals and/or high pressure are applied the protein may unfold and loose its 3D structure. Dur

Updated on:June 14,2024

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study reveals broader impact of Alzheimer's on brain function

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasAlzheimer's disease and aging are associated with distinct patterns of brain network disruption. Alzheimer's (left) exerts widespread imp

Updated on:January 10,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on: June 15,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on:June 15,2024