FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 5, 2023·5 min readIron Buildup Triggers Cell Death in Alzheimer’sResearchers identified a new form of cell death, termed ferroptosis, in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. This process involves the destruction of microglia cells—brain immune cells—due to the accumulation of iron.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 11, 2021·4 min readAn Omega-3 That’s Poison for TumorsCommonly associated with helping improve brain function, the omega 3 fatty acid DHA may have another, previously unknown benefit. A new study reports DHA and other related fatty acids may help slow the development of cancerous tumors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 29, 2017·4 min readSelenium Protects a Specific Type of Interneuron in the BrainA new study reveals selenium is essential for the postnatal development of a specific type of interneuron.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 16, 2016·6 min readHow Cells Die in FerroptosisResearchers have identified an enzyme that plays a role in generating the signal that initiates cell death in ferroptosis.Read More
