FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·December 21, 2022·6 min readStudy Traces Shared and Unique Cellular Hallmarks Found in 6 Neurodegenerative DiseasesMultiple neurodegenerative disorders harbor similar fundamental dysfunctional cellular processes.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 3, 2022·3 min readGenes That Maintain Healthy Neurons IdentifiedKinase enzymes are essential for neurons to perform autophagy. Researchers found deleting genes that encode kinase NDR1 and NDR2 impairs neuron health and spurs neurodegeneration in both young and old mice.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·3 min readKrill Oil Protects Dopaminergic Neurons From Age-Related DegenerationKrill oil protects dopaminergic neurons from age-related degeneration, decreases alpha-synuclein aggregation, and improves dopamine-dependent cognition and behavior in lab models of Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 19, 2022·7 min readManipulating Stress Response in Cells Could Help Slow Down AgingWhen switched on at a pre-reproductive age, stress response in cells could slow down aging and promote longevity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 15, 2022·5 min readRepeated Infections Associated With Increased Risk of Some Neurodegenerative DiseasesEarly-to-midlife infections that require hospital care are associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease later in life, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 1, 2022·5 min readHow a Brain Area Implicated in Alzheimer’s May Be Vulnerable to DegenerationStudy reveals a novel mechanism in locus coeruleus neurons caused by the loss of the GPT2 mitochondrial enzyme that is implicated in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 29, 2022·3 min readProtein ‘Traffic Jam’ in Neurons Linked to NeurodegenerationDampening retromer activity slows down the trafficking of tau in neurodegenerative disorders, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 29, 2022·4 min readCan We Reverse the Effects of Age Related Memory Loss? Experts Say YesA 20-minute session of non-invasive brain stimulation over four days helps to improve both working and long-term memory in those aged 65 and older.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 2, 2022·5 min readCan We Rejuvenate Aging Brains?Researchers discuss current studies about cognitive rejuvenation and discuss steps we can take to help protect our brains as we age.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 10, 2022·4 min readPosture Assessed in Health Exam Detects Cognitive DeclineAn older person's posture may give clues to hidden cognitive decline, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 7, 2022·3 min readMolecular Insights Into Primate Hippocampal AgingThe aged non-human primate hippocampus showed signs of increased inflammation, genomic and epigenomic instability, and a loss of proteostasis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 5, 2022·3 min readStudying Autophagy to Help Us Understand the Mechanisms of Aging-Related DiseasesResearchers have identified the cellular and molecular mechanisms that regulate selective autophagy.Read More
