In fruit fly models, an ABCA1 agonist can restore specific alterations of neuroprotective mechanisms associated with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease.
Death caused as a result of sleep deprivation is preceded by the accumulation of reactive oxidative species in the gut.
Discovery could pave the way for new treatments for chronic pain in humans, researchers report.
Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.
A new study reports that a receptor targeted for treating neurodegenerative diseases also appears to play an important role in supporting the retina.
Aging could trigger an adaptive response to counteract the effects of oxidative stress on blood vessels, a new study reports.
A new study sheds light on how diet can help control seizures in those with epilepsy.
Using a mouse trauma model, researchers observe specific cells mount an immune response to concussion brain injuries in an attempt to prevent more widespread damage.
New research would help emergency care workers and battlefield medics stabilize blood flow in the brains of traumatic injury victims. Researchers developed a nanoparticle-based antioxidant that quickly quenches free radicals that interfere with regulation of the brain’s vascular system.
