Latest

oxidative stress

Featured Neurology Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·October 22, 2021·4 min read

Fat Cells Found to Play a Central Role in Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration

A new study reveals how adipocytes, or fat cells, play a role in cognitive decline and increased neurodegeneration risks. Using genetically modified mouse models, researchers found oxidative stress through exposure to a Western diet increased the production of inflammatory cytokines confined to adipocytes and altered protein markers of memory and cognition in the hippocampus.

This shows a man who's head is completely surrounded with vape smoke

Featured Neuroscience

·August 9, 2021·4 min read

Vaping Just Once Raises Oxidative Stress Levels in Nonsmokers, Increasing Disease Risk

A single time vaping increases oxidative stress levels up to four times in non-smokers.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·June 27, 2021·4 min read

Toxicity of Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Triggered by a Chemical ‘Switch’

Study identifies specific chemical features of tau that may cause it to accumulate in the brain and trigger Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·May 24, 2021·6 min read

Full-Genome CRISPR Screen Reveals Surprising Ways Neurons Survive Oxidative Stress

CRISPR gene-editing technology allowed researchers to pinpoint specific neurons and mechanisms related to the effects of oxidative stress in the brain.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 7, 2021·3 min read

Eight Ways Chemical Pollutants Harm the Body

From impairing nervous system function and changing bacterial communities in the microbiome to increasing oxidative stress and inflammation, researchers report on the ways in which exposure to chemical pollution harms the body.

Featured Neuroscience

·December 5, 2020·3 min read

Radicals Seem to Be Good for Neuroplasticity

Free radicals help control cellular processes vital for neuroplasticity and neurogenesis in mice.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·October 6, 2020·6 min read

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

An examination of brainstems from children and young adults constantly exposed to air pollution reveals markers of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and motor neuron disease. Findings suggest air pollution poses risks of serious neurological damage from an early age.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2020·7 min read

Study reveals link between the gut and death by sleep deprivation

Death caused as a result of sleep deprivation is preceded by the accumulation of reactive oxidative species in the gut.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·April 15, 2020·4 min read

COVID-19: Exercise may protect against deadly complication

Regular exercise may help prevent or reduce the severity of ARDS for those with coronavirus. A single session of exercise increases the production of a critical antioxidant, called EcSOD, helping to reduce the effects of COVID-19 infection.

Featured Genetics Neurology Neuroscience

·April 13, 2020·7 min read

Toxic cell atlas guides new therapies for neurodegeneration

A new method called Tox-seq found only one sub-group of microglia caused oxidative stress. The gene expression signatures of this sub-group from a mouse model matched patterns observed in cells suspected of causing damage in progressive multiple sclerosis patients. The pattern of gene expression associated with oxidative stress in mouse cells included genes involved in coagulation.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·April 8, 2020·4 min read

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Exposure to low levels of air pollution over a decade led to changes in gene expression associated with morbidity and mortality in the longer term.

Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 28, 2020·3 min read

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Adding walnuts to your diet could help protect against age-related cognitive decline, a new study reports. Walnuts contain polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, which counteract the oxidative stress and inflammation that contribute to cognitive decline.

1 2 3 4 … 7

oxidative stress

Fat Cells Found to Play a Central Role in Cognitive Decline and Neurodegeneration

Vaping Just Once Raises Oxidative Stress Levels in Nonsmokers, Increasing Disease Risk

Toxicity of Protein Involved in Alzheimer’s Triggered by a Chemical ‘Switch’

Full-Genome CRISPR Screen Reveals Surprising Ways Neurons Survive Oxidative Stress

Eight Ways Chemical Pollutants Harm the Body

Radicals Seem to Be Good for Neuroplasticity

Evidence of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s & MND in Brains of Young People Exposed to Dirty Air

Study reveals link between the gut and death by sleep deprivation

COVID-19: Exercise may protect against deadly complication

Toxic cell atlas guides new therapies for neurodegeneration

Even low levels of air pollution impacts gene expression

Walnuts may slow cognitive decline in at-risk elderly

Mapping the Short-Term Plasticity of Working Memory

Closing Your Eyes Could Muffle Your Hearing

Mapping Gene Activity in the Living Human Brain

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

Subscribe