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Your Brain Breaks Its Own DNA To Form Memories That Can Last A Lifetime

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our findings suggest that inflammation in certain neurons in the brain's hippocampal region is essential for making long-lasting memories."

Alzheimer’s risk associated with stressful life events during childhood and midlife, study finds

Posted in Medicine, Science on 22nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

It underscores the potential for early interventions that could target specific life periods to reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk.

Beyond Plaques: New Alzheimer's Treatment Pathway Discovered

Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease.

This Gene Increases the Risk of Alzheimer’s. Scientists Finally Know Why

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"Our findings suggest a link between genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease with microglial lipid droplet accumulation potentially providing therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer's disease," wrote the team in their paper.

Cell Therapy Takes Aim At Deadly Brain Tumors In Two Clinical Trials

Posted in Medicine, Science on 2nd Apr, 2024
by Alex Muller

"It lends credence to the potential power of CAR T cells to make a difference in solid tumors, especially the brain,"