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·February 7, 2019·3 min read

Body Building Supplement May Harm Brain Health

A new study reports the popular body building protein supplement, L-norvaline, can have a negative impact on brain health. Researchers found that in low concentrations, the supplement causes damage to neurons which eventually leads to cell death.

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·January 28, 2019·4 min read

Stress and Dream Sleep Linked to Pathways of Neuron Death and Survival

According to a new study, the consequence of daily stress is linked to an increase in REM sleep. Researchers report the increase is associated with genes involved in apoptosis and cell survival. The findings shed light on how stress leads to mood disorders, and how changes in sleep contribute to this.

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·January 25, 2019·5 min read

Muscle Memory Discovery Ends ‘Use It or Lose It’ Dogma

A new study challenges the Myonuclear Domain Hypothesis of muscle memory. Researchers report nuclei gained during training persist even when muscle cells start to shrink as a result of disuse.

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·January 7, 2019·6 min read

How Does Solid Stress From Brain Tumors Cause Neuron Loss and Neurological Dysfunction?

A new study reveals how the physical force exerted by the solid components of brain tumors impacts surrounding tissue, resulting in apoptosis and neurological dysfunction. Researchers reports the drug lithium, commonly prescribed for bipolar disorder, can help reverse some of the damage caused by the solid stress of the tumor.

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·December 27, 2018·4 min read

Losing Neurons May Sometimes Not Be That Bad

Researchers report that neuron loss in Alzheimer's disease may not be such a bad thing. The study reveals the loss of neurons may be the result of a cell quality control mechanism attempting to protect the brain from the accumulation of malfunctioning neurons.

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·November 5, 2018·4 min read

Does Dietary Restriction Protect Against Age Related Leaky Gut?

A new study reveals diet has an impact on the fitness of cells lining the intestinal tract. Researchers report in flies, dietary restrictions prevent leaky gut with aging, while a rich diet prompts intestinal permeability.

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·October 9, 2018·5 min read

New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Identified with Help of CRISPR

With the aid of CRISPR gene editing techniques, researchers have identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease. The study reports a deficiency of the protein STIM1 could be implicated in the sporadic version of the neurodegenerative disease.

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·September 2, 2018·5 min read

Vicious Circle Leads to Loss of Brain Cells in Old Age: THC May Help Reverse the Process

A new study reveals how dangerous inflammations in the brain are caused during the aging process. Researchers say failure with the CB1 to control activity of immune cells may result in chronic neuroinflammation. They say it may be possible to break this vicious cycle in the future with drugs that contain THC, which is a powerful CB1 receptor activator.

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·August 1, 2018·4 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug May Stop Disease If Used Before Symptoms Appear

Researchers report memantine, an FDA approved drug, may not only alleviate symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease, but could also prevent progression of the disease if used before symptoms appear.

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·June 28, 2018·3 min read

New Mechanism to Explain the Spread of Alzheimer’s Discovered

Researchers report exosomes help neuron-to-neuron growth and the transfer of oligomer amyloid beta, resulting in apoptosis. The study reveals exosomes may be a primary mediator of the pathogenic progression of Alzheimer's disease.