Cart is empty Normal aging is usually associated with a decline in memory, although it is unclear what factors play a role. In a new study, researchers studied specific interneurons, which serve as communication centers that connect other neurons, in the regions of the brain that are important for learning and memory.
Scientists create virtual marmite for World Marmite Day, with potential for Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Scientists at the University of Warwick have produced virtual flavors of marmite and vegemite from scratch, using technology that can replicate the flavor of almost any food or drink and is being used in a new taste test to help with early Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Life satisfaction may not enhance cognitive functioning among some older adults
Numerous studies have shown that leading a fulfilling and satisfying life may improve cognitive function by encouraging health-protective behaviors such as physical activity and reduced stress. Many of these studies assess this relationship from a population level, rather than among individuals.
Researchers uncover why a gene mutant causes young children to have strokes
A discovery of a mutation in the gene ACTA2 has given researchers, led by Dianna Milewicz, MD, Ph.D., with UTHealth Houston, insight into understanding the cause of a rare and progressive problem with arteries in the brain and a cause of strokes in young children, called moyamoya disease.
‘One Health’ surveillance tool proves vital in rapid response to potentially deadly rabies outbreak in India
Scientists have revealed that the use of an animal rescue system—Hawk Data Pro—proved to be a vital “One Health” surveillance tool as part of a rapid response to a potentially deadly rabies outbreak in Pune city, India.
Should older adults with fewer years to live keep getting cancer screenings? Poll explores attitudes
A majority of older adults disagree with the idea of using life expectancy as part of guidelines that say which patients should get cancer screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies, a new poll finds.
Empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive the care they need
A new study led by a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine researcher focuses on empowering minoritized patients with chronic back and other musculoskeletal pain to receive care best suited to their individual values and preferences. Black patients continue to experience greater pain severity, worse pain outcomes and inadequate pain treatment compared to White patients, despite national priorities focused on health equity.
In-depth review reveals dietary lipid intervention as potential strategy to prevent brain aging
A new review published in the journal Engineering by Fazheng Ren’s research team at China Agricultural University highlights the significant role of dietary lipids in preventing brain aging and cognitive decline. As the global burden of aging-related brain diseases, particularly dementia, continues to rise, this research offers promising insights into potential nutritional interventions that could improve brain function during aging.
Rare loss-of-function variants reveal threshold and multifactorial inheritance of dextrocardia
Dextrocardia, a condition where the heart is located on the right side of the thoracic cavity, occurs in approximately 0.83 of 10,000 pregnancies and is often associated with complex congenital heart diseases (CHDs).
Liver fibrosis: Giant cells step in to compensate for impaired immune function
A team of researchers has uncovered a previously unknown compensatory mechanism found in liver disease. If Kupffer cells (KCs), a specific kind of immune cells found in the liver, become impaired by tissue scarring, immune cells originating in the bone marrow flow to the organ, where they form larger cell clusters to perform the same function.