Imagine a future where Alzheimer’s disease could be treated by using the brain’s own cleaning crew1. This idea comes from a study by Dr. Hoon Ryu and his team at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology. They found a way to use brain cells called astrocytes to remove harmful proteins from Alzheimer’s disease. The […]
A 2021 study found that 80% of people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 had neurological symptoms1. This shows a worrying link between the virus and brain damage. It means COVID-19 could lead to ongoing brain issues, not just a short illness. The virus’s effect on the brain is becoming clear, making us wonder about its […]
About 50 million people deal with Alzheimer’s disease or age-related dementia. This number is expected to jump to over 152 million by 20501. Researchers have often ignored the role of brain cells like astrocytes, microglia, and oligodendrocytes in Alzheimer’s. This review will show how these glial cells are key to understanding the disease. For a […]
A groundbreaking study in Science Signaling has made a big discovery. Dopamine treatment could be key to reducing harmful plaques in the brain. This could also help improve memory in mice with Alzheimer’s disease1. The study found that turning on dopamine neurons increased neprilysin levels. Neprilysin breaks down amyloid-beta proteins1. Then, tests showed that L-DOPA, […]
Did you know that high blood pressure in midlife can make your brain age faster and increase dementia risk by up to 60%? Studies by JAMA and Stroke journals show that keeping your blood vessels healthy can lower dementia risk by 35%12. This shows how vital it is to take care of your brain’s blood […]
