FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 23, 2022·3 min readLipid and Glucose Levels at Age 35 Associated With Alzheimer’s DiseaseLow HDL and high triglyceride levels in the blood at 35 were associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. Additionally, higher glucose levels between 51 and 60 were linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 20, 2021·3 min readHow an Enriched Environment Fires up Our SynapsesPost-genomic analysis of the regulation of synapses in a rodent hippocampus sheds new light on the interaction of proteins and lipids within the synaptic membrane.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2020·4 min readNew Molecule Reverses Alzheimer’s-Like Memory DeclineCMS121, a synthesized variant of fisetin, a chemical found in fruits and vegetables, improved memory, and slows neurodegeneration in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 2, 2019·2 min readAstrocytes protect neurons from toxic buildupStimulating mouse neurons in a dish lead to a build-up to fatty acids and lipid particle release. Astrocytes engulfed the particles and increased genetic activity associated with detoxification.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 12, 2017·5 min readBody Clock and Gut Microbiota Work Together to Pack on PoundsA new Science study sheds light on how the gut microbiota interacts with circadian rhythm to impact metabolism. Researchers say the finding could help explain why those who work night shifts have higher rates of metabolic diseases.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·September 8, 2016·7 min readCan Some Types of Fat Protect Us From Brain Disease?According to researchers, having a little extra fat may help protect against Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 10, 2016·3 min readLipid Based Diets Effectively Combat Alzheimer’s in Mouse Models of DiseaseResearchers have developed several new lipid based diets that appear to slow the progression of Alzheimer's in mouse models of the disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·February 9, 2016·3 min readResearchers Discover Lipid Link in Inherited Form of Alzheimer’sResearchers have identified biochemical changes that occur in the blood of people with an inherited form of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 10, 2015·2 min readA New Biomarker for Episodic Migraine DiscoveredResearchers discover a potential biomarker for episodic migraine in women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 27, 2015·4 min readGlial Cells Use Lipids to Control Positioning of Sensory Neurons in the Spinal CordA new study reports glial cells use lipids to direct neuron organization in the spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsMost PopularOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 26, 2015·4 min readBrain Cells Protected From Age Damage With Help of Common ProteinMACKS, a common protein, could help to protect the brain from age related damage.Read More
