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An Innovative Approach to Assessing Aging and Disease Risk Using the Protein Aggregation Clock
Professors Dorothee Dormann and Edward Lemke from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), who also serve as adjunct directors…
Understanding the Link Between High-Fat Diets and Alzheimer’s Disease: Researchers Uncover Mechanism
Researchers at the University Rovira i Virgili (URV) have identified the mechanism connecting a diet rich in saturated…
Maternal Inheritance Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
A recent investigation led by researchers from Mass General Brigham underscores the impact of parental inheritance on the…
Exercise’s Role in Preserving Cognitive Function in Hypertensive Patients at Risk
People with high blood pressure face an increased risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, a recent study…
Subtle Cognitive Decline Signals End of Driving for Older Adults
Navigating the decision to relinquish driving privileges poses a significant challenge for older adults. Recent research from Washington…
Study Reveals Higher Alzheimer’s Risk Among Black Adults in Polluted Areas in the US
A study conducted jointly by Duke and Columbia Universities has brought to light urgent environmental injustices affecting older,…
The Persistent Cycle of Protein Aggregation in Alzheimer’s Disease and Ageing
The aggregation of insoluble proteins in the brain is a well-established hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease and various other…
Lack of Improvement by Donepezil in Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
Many breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy, with varying rates and severity. To explore potential…
Study Reveals Accelerated Ageing of Specific Brain Cells Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
University of California San Diego engineers have uncovered significant insights into brain cell aging and its implications for…
Orienteering: A Powerful Ally Against Dementia, Enhancing Both Brain and Physical Health for Speedy Participants
The sport of orienteering, a unique blend of physical exercise and challenging navigation tasks, has the potential to…
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Exploring the Possibility of Symptomless Progression and Its Implications
Everyone undergoes the ageing process uniquely, influenced by genetics, lifestyle, and environment. Some individuals achieve exceptional longevity, reaching…
New tool developed for investigating the mechanisms of cancer, autoimmunity, and neurodegeneration through screening
The team has pioneered an innovative screening tool, scSNV-seq, that delves into the intricate relationship between genetic alterations…