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Researchers at the Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto were able to reverse Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in mice with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging-guided focused ultrasound. Recent evidence has shown that MR imaging-guided focused ultrasound can briefly open the blood-brain barrier, allowing for an efficient transport of drugs…

In a new study entitled “The ketone metabolite β-hydroxybutyrate blocks NLRP3 inflammasome–mediated inflammatory disease,” researchers report to have found a natural body producing metabolite – β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) — capable of blocking NLRP3 inflammasome activation, a multi protein complex that promotes secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines and is a key mediator…

A research team from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden tested a new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease whereby patients received an implantable therapy that encourages the growth of a specific type of nerve cell that helps prevent the degradation of neurons. Alzheimer’s disease is driven by an early breakdown of…

Researchers at the Florida Campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) recently discovered a mechanism responsible for neuronal death that could be linked to several neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Their findings entitled “Neuronal death induced by misfolded…

A recent study published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine revealed genes and signaling pathways associated with neuronal death and neurodegeneration. The study is entitled “Featured Article: Transcriptome profiling of expression changes during neuronal death by RNA-Seq.” Neuronal death is a natural…

A new study entitled “Genomic mosaicism with increased amyloid precursor protein (APP) gene copy number in single neurons from sporadic Alzheimer’s disease brains” identified genomic changes in single neurons as an underlying mechanism in sporadic Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in the journal…

A recent study found that preparing foods at high temperatures might increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The results were published in the current issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. The research team from The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai examined studies that assessed…

The Harry T. Mangurian Jr. Foundation has granted the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, a $5.75 million gift to fund research on Lewy body dementia. Mayo will be launching a new program dedicated to advancing knowledge on diseases that cause a…

According to a recent study from a team of researchers at Tel Aviv University, a mutation in a specific neuroprotective protein called ADNP has different expressions between males and females. This research adds new insights to what is currently known about the etiology of autism and Alzheimer’s disease. The results…

Many health practitioners recommend a glass of red wine a day to promote health benefits. But what about beer? A recent study published by researchers at Lanzhou University in China explores the possibility that beer may also promote health. The article, titled “Xanthohumol, a Polyphenol Chalcone Present in…