FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 22, 2018·3 min readCaffeine From Four Cups of Coffee Protects the Heart With the Help of MitochondriaA new study reports caffeine concentration, the equivalent of four cups of coffee, can promote the movement of a regulatory protein into mitochondria. This can enhance mitochondrial function and protect heart cells from damage.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 12, 2018·3 min readMolecular Mechanisms of Parkinson’s Disease UnraveledIn Parkinson's disease, alpha synuclein clumps move to and damage mitochondrial proteins, making them less efficient and causing the mitochondrial to burst, leaking out chemicals that tell the cells to die, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 11, 2018·3 min readMutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial DiseaseResearchers report mitochondrial dysfunction may affect the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with ANT1 mutations. The findings may provide insight into the origins of bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·4 min readThe Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and GutFeeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·May 9, 2018·3 min readAllen Integrated Cell Released OnlineAllen Institute researchers have launched a new predictive, comprehensive model of a living human cell. The 3D model has been released as a public resource that will allow researchers to study human disease models and better understand cell properties.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 17, 2018·4 min readCould Statins Ease Deadly Heart Condition in Friedreich’s Ataxia?Researchers report statins could potentially reduce cardiovascular risks in people with Friedreich's ataxia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·April 13, 2018·5 min readExcess of Mitochondrial Iron Linked to Huntington’s DiseaseResearchers have identified an over accumulation of iron in the mitochondria of mice genetically engineered to have Huntington's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·January 24, 2018·6 min readMitochondria in Brain May Be Source of Alzheimer’sA highly toxic form of amyloid beta disrupts the normal function of mitochondria, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 4, 2018·4 min readBrain Stem Changes Identified in Parkinson’sA new study reveals Parkinson's patients have more copies of mitochondrial DNA in the brain stem, leading to increased cell death within that area.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 20, 2017·5 min readAntidepressant May Help Combat the Course of Multiple SclerosisA new Nature Communications study reports the antidepressant Clomipramine may relieve symptoms of primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·December 12, 2017·3 min readTapeworm Drug May Help in Fight Against Parkinson’sCardiff University researchers report a molecule in a common medication used to treat tapeworm has shown to be effective in enhancing the PINK1 protein and slowing the progression of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurology·December 6, 2017·4 min readHealthy Mitochondria Could Stop Alzheimer’sBoosting mitochondria may defend against a form of protein stress that can reduce the formation of amyloid plaques, EPFL researchers report.Read More
