Brain’s protective barrier stays leaky for years after playing contact sports
Repeated blows to the head over years of contact sports can lead to chronic brain damage.Credit: Blake Little/Getty…
Exercise alleviates cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease mice via skeletal muscle-derived extracellular vesicles that enhance plaque clearance by microglia
Knopman, D. S. et al. Alzheimer disease. Nat. Rev. Dis. Primers 7, 33 (2021). Article PubMed PubMed Central …
Study reveals hidden internal structure within biomolecular condensates
Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes without surrounding membranes. These droplet-like dynamic assemblies control…
New spatial omics platform advances biomedical research in Spain
Spatial omics is a new generation of technologies that allow scientists to study cells in their original location…
Blood gene signals reveal Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Blood-based DNA repair and stress-response signals reveal a brief molecular window preceding Parkinson’s diagnosis. Study: Longitudinal assessment of…
Olive oil type matters for cognition and gut health in older adults
A large cohort study suggests that not all olive oils are equal, with virgin olive oil showing favorable…
Experts issue strong call for overhaul of UK dementia prevention strategy
A national panel of experts has issued the strongest call yet for the Department of Health and Social…
Restoring protein production in motor neuron axons
Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven have identified a molecular process that allows motor neurons to maintain protein…
What Are Advanced Glycation End Products and Why They Matter
IntroductionEndogenous vs. exogenous AGEsBiological impactDietary interventionClinical and public health perspectivesReferencesFurther reading Advanced glycation end products quietly reshape metabolism,…
Genetic variation in the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor protein encoding region is associated with higher heart rate variability, but not with neurodegeneration of the brain, retina, and peripheral nerves: The Maastricht study | Cardiovascular Diabetology
Badrov MB, Mak S, Floras JS. Cardiovascular autonomic disturbances in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Can J…
Digital test plus blood biomarker boosts accuracy of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in primary care
By confirming cognitive impairment before ordering amyloid blood tests, this two-step approach cuts false positives, streamlines referrals, and…
Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis
Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple…