Researchers harness probiotics to deliver Parkinson's disease treatment

by Experimental BiologyA probiotic was engineered to endogenously produce L-DOPA from tyrosine using recombinant 4-hydrophenylacetate 3-monooxygenase and FAD reductase genes. The L-DOPA live-biotherap

Updated on: April 07,2024

Researchers harness probiotics to deliver Parkinson's disease treatment

by Experimental BiologyA probiotic was engineered to endogenously produce L-DOPA from tyrosine using recombinant 4-hydrophenylacetate 3-monooxygenase and FAD reductase genes. The L-DOPA live-biotherap

Updated on:April 07,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on:April 16,2024

Improving emergency care for people living with dementia

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new collection of research papers from Northwestern University and collaborating institutions sets out priority are

Updated on: June 04,2024

Improving emergency care for people living with dementia

by Kristin Samuelson,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new collection of research papers from Northwestern University and collaborating institutions sets out priority are

Updated on:June 04,2024

Breakthrough research reveals a new target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)A 3D visualization of lectin-stained blood vessels (magenta) and Thioflavin-S–positive (yellow) amyloid plaques in the brain of a mouse model of A

Updated on: February 26,2024

Breakthrough research reveals a new target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)A 3D visualization of lectin-stained blood vessels (magenta) and Thioflavin-S–positive (yellow) amyloid plaques in the brain of a mouse model of A

Updated on:February 26,2024

Neurological research provides molecular insights into the blood–brain barrier

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract of this study. Credit: Prof. Chang, fromCell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113392A team of researchers from the S

Updated on: February 26,2024

Neurological research provides molecular insights into the blood–brain barrier

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract of this study. Credit: Prof. Chang, fromCell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113392A team of researchers from the S

Updated on:February 26,2024

Researchers detail mechanism of a key protein implicated in age-related brain dysfunction

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalAccumulation of extracellular matrix content in brain of TIMP2-deficient "KO" mice (left column) that leads to impaired plasticity processes, including the mi

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers detail mechanism of a key protein implicated in age-related brain dysfunction

byThe Mount Sinai HospitalAccumulation of extracellular matrix content in brain of TIMP2-deficient "KO" mice (left column) that leads to impaired plasticity processes, including the mi

Updated on:January 10,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on: January 11,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on:January 11,2024

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on: June 14,2024

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on:June 14,2024

Risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and metabolic syndrome can accumulate in childhood

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease is linked to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders present in childhood, a new

Updated on: April 08,2024

Risk factors of Alzheimer's disease and metabolic syndrome can accumulate in childhood

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainGenetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease is linked to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disorders present in childhood, a new

Updated on:April 08,2024

Researchers make key improvements to Parkinson's disease cell therapies

JULY 13, 2023byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCell therapy holds promise as a new treatment for Parkinson's disease but, in many trials to date, most transplanted dopam

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers make key improvements to Parkinson's disease cell therapies

JULY 13, 2023byMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCell therapy holds promise as a new treatment for Parkinson's disease but, in many trials to date, most transplanted dopam

Updated on:March 28,2024

Low-carb 'keto' diet ('Atkins-style') may modestly improve cognition in older adults

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a pilot study of 14 older adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins

Updated on: May 22,2024

Low-carb 'keto' diet ('Atkins-style') may modestly improve cognition in older adults

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a pilot study of 14 older adults with mild cognitive problems suggestive of early Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins

Updated on:May 22,2024

Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistDelayed match to sample (DMS) task performed on a touch screen by patients seated in either the hospital bed or a chair. Trial is started by patient touching a

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neural prosthetic device can help humans restore memory

byAtrium Health Wake Forest BaptistDelayed match to sample (DMS) task performed on a touch screen by patients seated in either the hospital bed or a chair. Trial is started by patient touching a

Updated on:March 13,2024