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·December 10, 2024·5 min read

Diets That Reduce Brain Iron May Delay Cognitive Decline

New research suggests that certain nutrients may lower iron buildup in the brain, a factor linked to cognitive decline in aging. Excess non-heme iron, which accumulates over time, contributes to oxidative stress and can impair memory and executive function.

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·October 11, 2024·5 min read

Key Brain Protein Tied to Motivation and Mood Identified

A new study has identified a brain protein, vesicular nucleotide transporter (Vnut), as essential for regulating mood and motivation in mice. When Vnut was removed from brain cells called astrocytes, the mice displayed higher anxiety, depression-like behavior, and decreased motivation, especially in females.

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·October 18, 2023·6 min read

How Working Memory Powers English Learning Writers

Researchers delved into the intricate cognitive processes underpinning how English learners write in their second language. By testing almost 500 elementary-age students, they found that working memory capacity played a pivotal role in these young writers’ English abilities.

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·September 3, 2023·5 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Drug Shows Promise as New Alzheimer’s Therapy

A groundbreaking revealed that ponesimod, a drug originally used to treat multiple sclerosis, shows potential in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that the medication reduces neuroinflammation, a critical factor in Alzheimer’s progression.

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·July 17, 2023·4 min read

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: A Pathway to Alzheimer’s Treatment

A new study sheds light on how certain anti-inflammatory drugs may prove to be effective treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The team zeroed in on a protein known as p38.

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·July 4, 2022·4 min read

New Drug Shows Promise Against Toxoplasmosis

Using information generated by AI, researchers developed a novel anti-toxoplasmosis drug.

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·June 21, 2022·2 min read

Your Brain Needs Proper Diet and Exercise Too

Researchers explore how diet, exercise, and social engagement can help stave off cognitive impairment and improve overall brain health.

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·June 13, 2022·4 min read

High Prevalence of Recently Defined Non-Alzheimer’s Dementia

The prevalence of brain changes associated with LATE, a form of dementia first identified in 2019, may be as high as 40% in older adults and 50% in those with Alzheimer's disease.