Opposing protein forces fine tune mRNA stability in human cells
A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders…
New molecular ruler enables precise measurement of toxic Tau fibrils in fluid samples
Researchers have developed a new tool, FibrilPaint combined with the FibrilRuler test, that allows scientists to directly measure…
Optogenetic tool helps decipher mechanisms of brain dysfunction in Huntington’s disease
Synaptic plasticity — the brain’s ability to modify the connections between neurons to support learning — is one…
Study reveals how aging reshapes protein chemistry in the brain
A study by the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena shows that the…
Polymer physics offers fresh perspectives on neurodegenerative diseases
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have applied ideas from polymer physics to illuminate the mechanism behind a key…
Preclinical study shows aged garlic extract improves memory and reduces anxiety
New findings show that aged garlic extract reshapes brain pathways tied to memory and emotion, revealing a promising…
Midlife blood test may reveal Alzheimer’s disease risk in advance
A simple blood test for platelet activity at middle age could one day help identify people at risk…
Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Study reveals protein plaques in neurodegeneration function as enzymes, breaking down ATP
A new study led by Rice University’s Pernilla Wittung-Stafshede has revealed that protein clumps, or plaques that clog…
Slow speech improves rhythm control in people with ALS
Speech rhythm, a key attribute of natural languages that directly influences the effectiveness and efficiency of communication, is…
Research uncovers ASPL’s critical role in stress granule life cycle
Stress granules are droplet-like protein hubs that temporarily shield fragile RNA from cellular stresses such as toxins. VCP…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…