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…
Researchers identify seizure-associated depolarization as cause of post-ictal symptoms
People with temporal lobe epilepsy in particular often wander around aimlessly and unconsciously after a seizure. Researchers at…
Boosting PI31 to restore synaptic function and prevent neurodegeneration
One fundamental feature of neurodegenerative diseases is a breakdown in communication. Even before brain cells die, the delicate…
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…