Stress-induced neuron loss shown to disrupt blood flow and neural communication
While the exact causes of neurodegenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia are still largely unknown, researchers have…
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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…
New stem cell-based strategy could enhance neuronal regeneration and neuroplasticity
The brain’s mechanisms for repairing injuries caused by trauma or degenerative diseases are not yet known in detail.…
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…
Nasal spray of gold nanoparticles delivers lithium directly to the brain
In the form of a ‘nasal spray’, tiny gold particles act as carriers, delivering a treatment directly to…
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…
Scientists reverse stroke damage with stem cell therapy
image: ©peterschreiber.media | iStock Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in stroke recovery, using stem cell therapy to…
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…