Neuroepigenetic mechanisms in disease Epigenetics allows for the inheritance of information in cellular lineages during differentiation, independent of changes to the underlying genetic sequence. This raises the question of whether epigenetic mech… Neuroepigenetic mechanisms in disease Source: Biomed central epigenetics & Chromatin
Resolving traffic jams in human ALS motor neurons A team of researchers used stem cell technology to generate motor neurons from ALS patients carrying mutations in FUS. They found disturbed axonal transport in these motor neurons, but also identified genetic and pharmacological strategies that mitigate this defect. Resolving traffic jams in human ALS motor neurons …
Stress might be just as unhealthy as junk food to digestive system We all know that a poor diet is unhealthy, but a new study finds that stress may just as harmful to our bodies as a really bad diet. Stress might be just as unhealthy as junk food to digestive system Source: Science Daily…
New supplement can repair, rejuvenate muscles in older adults Whey protein supplements aren’t just for gym buffs according to new research. When taken on a regular basis, a combination of these and other ingredients in a ready-to-drink formula have been found to greatly improve the physical strength of a growing cohort: senior citizens. New supplement…
New brain death pathway in Alzheimer’s disease Neuroscientists have identified a new way for brain cells to become fated to die during Alzheimer’s diseases. The research team has found the first evidence that the activation of a biological pathway called necroptosis, which causes neuronal loss, is closely linked with Alzheimer’s severity, cognitive decline and extreme…
Using money to buy time linked to increased happiness New research is challenging the age-old adage that money can’t buy happiness. The study suggests that using money to buy free time — such as paying to delegate household chores like cleaning and cooking — is linked to greater life satisfaction. Using money to buy time…
Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Eating foods included in two healthy diets — the Mediterranean or the MIND diet — is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a new study. Mediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults Source: Science Daily…
Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging Spinach and kale are favorites of those looking to stay physically fit, but they also could keep consumers cognitively fit, according to a new study. The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a…
Physical activity could combat fatigue, cognitive decline in cancer survivors A new study indicates that cancer patients and survivors have a ready weapon against fatigue and ‘chemo brain’: a brisk walk. Researchers looked at the association between physical activity, fatigue and performance on cognitive tasks in nearly 300 breast cancer survivors. Physical activity could combat…
‘Residual echo’ of ancient humans in scans may hold clues to mental disorders Researchers have produced the first direct evidence that parts of our brains implicated in mental disorders may be shaped by a ‘residual echo’ from Neanderthal DNA in our genomes. Evidence from MRI scans suggests that such ancient genetic variation may affect the…