FeaturedNeuroscienceVisual Neuroscience·March 10, 2023·3 min readTherapeutic Target for Glaucoma DiscoveredRestoring mitochondrial homeostasis in diseased neurons can protect the optic nerve from being damaged and potentially reverse symptoms of glaucoma.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·February 7, 2023·3 min readMitochondrial Deterioration Linked to Major Depression in Older AdultsIn older adults, major depression has been linked to mitochondrial deterioration.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 30, 2023·3 min readAntioxidants From Mitochondria Protect Cells From DyingThe STARD7 enzyme helps transport the antioxidant coenzyme Q from the mitochondria to the cell surface.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 15, 2023·5 min readOveractive Cell Metabolism Linked to Biological AgingHuman cells with impaired mitochondria expend more energy. While this hypermetabolism enhances a cell's short-term survival, it also dramatically increases the rate at which the cell ages.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·January 9, 2023·4 min readFruit Flies Help Researchers Decode Genetic Link to Alzheimer’s DiseaseFindings uncover a potential cause of neurodegeneration in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 6, 2023·7 min readHow Exercise Preserves Physical Fitness During AgingFindings reveal a cellular mechanism that helps improve physical fitness through exercise training and identifies one anti-aging intervention that helps delay the declines that occur with natural aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2022·4 min readOne Dose of Alcohol Is Enough to Modify the BrainA single dose of alcohol permanently alters the structure of synapses and the dynamics of mitochondria, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2022·2 min readBrain Support Cells Transfer Their Mitochondria to Fight Free RadicalsAstrocytes enhance healing following a brain hemorrhage by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2022·3 min readHow Sugar Promotes InflammationExcessive glucose consumption directly promotes the pathological function of certain cells within the immune system. Calorie-reduced diets can have beneficial effects on the immune system and have autoimmune diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 25, 2022·4 min readActive Ingredient in Cannabis Protects Aging Brain CellsCannabinol, an active ingredient in cannabis, can help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and preserve mitochondrial function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesVisual Neuroscience·November 28, 2021·6 min readMorning Exposure to Deep Red Light Improves Declining EyesightA once-weekly three-minute exposure to long-wave deep red light activates mitochondria in the retina, helping to naturally boost declining vision.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 27, 2021·5 min readLooking to Mitochondria for Clues About DepressionPeople with untreated depression have lower levels of mitochondrial proteins. For those who responded to the SSRI antidepressants, the proteins returned to a normal level, but showed no increase in those who did not respond to medication.Read More
