New mechanism detected in Alzheimer’s disease Researchers have discovered a cellular mechanism that may contribute to the breakdown of communication between neurons in Alzheimer’s disease. In the brain tissue of Alzheimer’s patients, the RNAs that encode synaptic proteins are degraded more rapidly than in healthy brain cells, the researchers found. Their findings indicate that inadequate…
Treacherous correlation in the brain from smoking Out with the cigarette pack, put a cigarette in the mouth and light up. That is a well-known action for a smoker and, at the same time, behavior which has a stronger connection to actual drug dependency than was previously believed, research has now revealed. Treacherous correlation in…
Importance of studying sleep and eating in tandem A new study offers important insights into possible links between sleep and hunger. Importance of studying sleep and eating in tandem Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Making healthier decisions, step by step For 10 days, scientists posted signs at the bottom of a set of airport stairs and escalators encouraging them to take the stairs. They found when the signs were present, people were about twice as likely to use the stairs. Making healthier decisions, step by step Source: Science Daily…
Learning and staying in shape key to longer lifespan, study finds People who are overweight cut their life expectancy by two months for every extra kilogram of weight they carry, research suggests. A major study has also found that education leads to a longer life, with almost a year added for each year spent studying…
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 …
Exposure to violence and obesity linked in teens Teens consumed more unhealthy foods and beverages on days they were exposed to violence, and suffered from fatigue due to poor sleep the following day, according to a new study. Those behaviors, especially increased soda consumption, are important predictors of weight gain. Exposure to violence and obesity…
New drug may treat and limit progression of Parkinson’s disease Researchers have developed a new drug that may limit the progression of Parkinson’s disease while providing better symptom relief to potentially hundreds of thousands of people with the disease. New drug may treat and limit progression of Parkinson’s disease Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain
Biofeedback technology helping improve balance in Parkinson’s patients Researchers are helping patients with Parkinson’s disease regain stable balance and confidence in performing daily activities in their own homes. A research team is developing the Smarter Balance System (SBS), a smartphone-based biofeedback rehabilitation system that guides patients through a series of balance exercises using wearable technology. …
New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Constipation is one of the most common non-motor related complaints affecting Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. New insights into gastrointestinal dysfunction in Parkinson’s patients Source: Science Daily Mind & Brain