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·July 9, 2021·5 min read

Mitochondrial Malfunction May Be a Major Cause Of Parkinson’s Disease

Sporadic Parkinson's disease appears to be caused by a blockage in the pathway that helps regulate mitochondria.

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·June 22, 2021·6 min read

It’s True: Stress Does Turn Hair Gray (and It’s Reversible)

Study confirms stress can accelerate premature graying of hair, but there is hope. Reducing stress helps to restore some of your natural color.

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·April 30, 2021·6 min read

Too Much Salt Suppresses Phagocytes

Too much salt can disrupt the energy balance of immune cells and prevent them from functioning correctly.

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·March 11, 2021·7 min read

Skin Swab Test Could Help Diagnose Parkinson’s

Researchers have developed a new, non-invasive test to diagnose Parkinson's disease which relies on a simple skin swab. The test analyses sebum, the oily substance that coats and protects the skin. People with Parkinson's often have increased production of sebum. The researchers identified 10 compounds within sebum that were either elevated or reduced in people with Parkinson's.

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·February 2, 2021·6 min read

Hormones in the Brain May Explain How Exercise Improves Metabolism

Exercise promotes the hypothalamus to release MOTS-c. Mitochondrial encoded MOTS-c interacts with the nuclear genome and regulates both cell metabolism and the stress response.

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Autism Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 1, 2021·2 min read

Defects in Mitochondria May Lead to Autism

Mitochondrial defects in brain cells may be a cause of autism spectrum disorder, a new study reports.

Brain Cancer Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·January 11, 2021·6 min read

One in Five Brain Cancers Fueled by Overactive Mitochondria

20% of glioblastoma brain cancers are fueled by overactive mitochondria. Researchers say these cases may be treatable by drugs currently under trial.

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·November 17, 2020·4 min read

Researchers Improve Neuronal Reprogramming by Manipulating Mitochondria

Expressing neuron enriched mitochondrial proteins, researchers achieved a four times higher glial cell conversion rate and simultaneously increased the speed of neural reprogramming.

Brain Cancer Featured Neurology

·October 9, 2020·3 min read

Experimental Glioblastoma Therapy Shows Curative Powers

MP-Pt(IV), a second generation prodrug appears to have curative properties against glioblastoma when coupled with chemotherapy in mouse models.

Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·October 5, 2020·3 min read

How the Brain May Fuel Intense Neural Communication

The retrieval of mitochondria via a feedback loop is vital to sustaining synaptic transmission.

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·August 31, 2020·3 min read

Neurons Protect Themselves From Degeneration by Adapting Their Metabolism

Neurons can counteract degeneration and promote survival by adapting their metabolism.

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·August 13, 2020·4 min read

Becoming a Nerve Cell: Timing Is of the Essence

Mitochondria regulate how neural stem cells become neurons during brain development. The findings may help explain how humans developed larger brains during evolution and how mitochondrial defects lead to some neurodevelopmental disorders.