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·August 12, 2022·3 min read

Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults

The findings of an extensive meta-analysis study reveal vitamin D supplementation may help to alleviate symptoms of depression.

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·August 20, 2021·3 min read

Physical Exercise Modulates Iron in Alzheimer’s Disease

Regular exercise modulates iron storage and trafficking in the brain and skeletal muscles, and physical activity reduces cortical hepcidin. The findings reveal how exercise can be beneficial for those with Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 29, 2021·3 min read

New Algorithm for the Diagnostics of Dementia

Researchers have created a new algorithm based on blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers to help detect dementia.

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·April 29, 2021·3 min read

Men’s Loneliness Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer

Loneliness in middle-aged men increased the risk of them developing cancer by 10%.

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·September 25, 2020·5 min read

A Genetic Variant That Protects Against Alzheimer’s Promotes Immune Cell Functions

PLCG2-P522R, a genetic variant that protects against Alzheimer's disease, enhances key functions of immune cells.

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·August 18, 2020·3 min read

Links Found Between Diabetes Blood Markers and Alzheimer’s Pathology

Study reveals a link between amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain and lower levels of insulin and insulin resistance.

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·February 3, 2020·3 min read

New deep learning model can accurately identify sleep stages

A new deep learning algorithm can distinguish different sleep stages. The technology could help with diagnosing sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea.

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·January 16, 2020·3 min read

Antipsychotics associated with increased risk of head & brain injuries in persons with Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's patients who used antipsychotics had a 29% increased risk of head injury and a 22% higher risk of TBI compared to others with the neurodegenerative disease who did not use the medications.

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·October 16, 2019·4 min read

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

Researchers discovered increased inflammatory activity in a subgroup of patients with frontotemporal dementia. The increased inflammation was indicated by elevated levels of cytokines known to increase inflammatory response and decreased levels of IL-10, which reduces inflammation. The inflammation was associated with Parkinsonism's symptoms and rapid cognitive and functional decline. The study also revealed patients with FTD are less likely to develop cancer.

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·September 16, 2019·4 min read

Alzheimer’s disease risk gene APOE4 impairs function of brain immune cells

APOE4 increases the inflammatory response of human microglia while reducing cellular migration. The gene also impairs the metabolic activity of the immune cells. The findings show APOE4 has a profound impact on the basic functions of microglia.

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·September 3, 2019·3 min read

The neurobiological mechanisms behind schizophrenia may depend on gender

Schizophrenia is linked to alterations in pathways associated with glycosaminoglycan, neurotransmitter metabolism, and GABAergic synapses. A large percentage of genes related to schizophrenia are expressed differently between males and females. The results imply the mechanisms involved in schizophrenia development differ, at least slightly, between males and females.

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·August 29, 2019·3 min read

Abnormal expression of genes in psychopathy

Psychopathy is associated with altered expression of genes and immune responses related to molecular pathways. In neurons, the up-regulation of PRL10P9 and ZNF132 and down-regulation of CDG5 and OPRD1 were linked to psychopathic behaviors. The genetic expression explained up to 92% of the variance of psychopathic symptoms. Researchers speculated these genes may be relevant to the lack of empathy and emotional callousness associated with psychopathy, as previous studies have linked a number of these genes to ASD and problematic social behaviors.