Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
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…
Blocking key protein restores healthy lung function and reduces fibrosis in mice
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability…
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…
Immune-informed brain aging research offers new treatment possibilities, speakers say | MIT News
Understanding how interactions between the central nervous system and the immune system contribute to problems of aging, including…
Blood and brain biomarkers transform how doctors confirm Alzheimer’s disease
By integrating clinical assessment with cutting-edge biomarkers, researchers chart a practical pathway to faster and fairer Alzheimer’s diagnosis,…
Contact sports tied to hidden brain damage independent of CTE
This fall, tens of millions of people will be at risk for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative…
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…
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:…