These brain cells clear proteins that contribute to Alzheimer’s
Credit: Zephyr/Science Photo Library A group of specialized cells play a crucial part in clearing toxic proteins from…
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 …
How the brain protects itself from Alzheimer’s disease: study
High levels of calcium are toxic to cells and contribute to loss of neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. A…
‘Giant step forward’ for Huntington’s — the scientist behind the first gene therapy
On a video call in early September, Sarah Tabrizi first saw the data that she and other researchers…
Huntington’s disease treated for first time using gene therapy
A brain scan of a person with Huntington’s disease, which causes a loss of brain volume as neurons…
Repeated head trauma causes neuron loss and inflammation in young athletes
Neuropathological Diagnosis Brain tissue was obtained from the CTE and the National Center for PTSD Brain Banks. Identical…
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…
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…