Strict Eating Schedule Can Lower Huntington’s Protein: Mouse Study
Restricting access to food within a strict time frame stimulates autophagy and lowers levels of the huntingtin protein in the brain, a new mouse study reveals.... Read More...
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Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease
A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...
New Mechanism of Cell Death in Neurodegenerative Disorders
New finding could lead to novel therapeutic approaches in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...
Synaptic Disorder
Targeting autophagy may help in the battle against ALS and other diseases that affect motor neurons, researchers report. ... Read More...
Unveiling the Mystery of Why We Age
Researchers have identified genes that contribute to autophagy. The findings shed light on the origins of the aging process and provide evidence that aging arises as a quirk of evolution.... Read More...
Body’s Own Defense Against ALS Actually Drives Disease Progression at Later Stages
In early stages of ALS, autophagy helps to suppress disease progression, but accelerates the spread as the disease enters into later stages, researchers report.... Read More...
It’s Not Just What You Eat, It’s What’s Eating You
Autophagy allows sensory neurons and nutrient levels to work together to influence lifespan, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Preserves Memory and Protects Brain Against Alzheimer’s
Extra virgin olive oil can reduce neuroinflammation and activates autophagy, helping to protect memories and stave off dementia, a new study reports.... Read More...
How to Stop the Nasty Lurking Toxoplasmosis Parasite? Target Its ‘Stomach’
Study suggests new avenues for treating toxoplasmosis parasite infections.... Read More...
Disrupted Fat Breakdown in the Brain of Mice Makes Them Dumb
Blocking the breakdown of a specific fat molecule in the the brains of mice lead to reduced learning ability and memory retention. Additionally, researchers noted an increase of Alzheimer's related proteins. Findings may help explain how dementia may develop in humans, researchers say. ... Read More...
Gene That Controls Birth Defect Common in Diabetes Identified
A new study reveals a gene that plays a key role in the formation of neural tube defects.... Read More...
Reversal of Aging Now Possible
Summary: A new study reports researchers have identified a substance that can help to induce the reversal of aging.Source: DGIST.Researchers confirm the... Read More...