Novel vitamin K analogs show promise for reversing neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Huntington’s disease are characterized by the progressive loss of neurons. The resulting…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
the gene-altering tools tackling deadly disorders
Brain cells (artificially coloured) can be infected by a virus carrying the apperatus to correct disease-causing mutations. Credit:…
Gut disorders forecast Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s risk years before diagnosis
Common, treatable gut-related conditions signal Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease risk long before symptoms, paving the way for earlier,…
Alzheimer’s research reaches a critical tipping point
One-third of people older than 85 in the United States are estimated to live with Alzheimer’s disease today,…
Researchers discover amyloid protein buildup in bone marrow of aging mice
A recent study led by a team of researchers at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine examining…
Superpowers of Hibernating Animals Could Lie Hidden in Human DNA
Two new studies by University of Utah researchers provide clues on how to unlock these hibernating abilities, opening…
Smartphone-based Parkinson’s and dementia platform launches in US
FDA clears tremor monitoring module as Neu Health launches phone-based tech that detects subtle indicators of neurological decline.…
UC Riverside scientists develop tool to preserve mitochondrial DNA
When environmental stress harms DNA, it can set off a cascade of failures linked to heart conditions, neurodegeneration,…
Shocking! Prolonged sitting can shrink the brain, and even regular exercise won’t compensate for it |
Research indicates that prolonged sedentary behavior, even with regular exercise, elevates the risk of brain shrinkage and cognitive…