Brain Microbiome Found in Fish Sparks Debate on Alzheimer's Origins
Immunologist Irene Salinas's study found bacteria in the brains of healthy fish, challenging the assumption of a sterile brain environment and sparking debate about the existence of a human brain microbiome and its role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
Brain Microbiome Found in Fish Sparks Debate on Alzheimer's Origins
Immunologist Irene Salinas's study found bacteria in the brains of healthy fish, challenging the assumption of a sterile brain environment and sparking debate about the existence of a human brain microbiome and its role in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
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ISS Study Shows Accelerated Brain Cell Maturation in Microgravity
An ISS study revealed that brain cells matured faster in microgravity than on Earth, exhibiting less stress and inflammation; this suggests microgravity could provide a unique model for studying neurodegenerative diseases.
ISS Study Shows Accelerated Brain Cell Maturation in Microgravity
An ISS study revealed that brain cells matured faster in microgravity than on Earth, exhibiting less stress and inflammation; this suggests microgravity could provide a unique model for studying neurodegenerative diseases.
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Loss of Smell: Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Loss of smell may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. While common causes exist, studies reveal a strong correlation with dementia risk.
Loss of Smell: Early Warning Sign for Dementia?
Loss of smell may be an early indicator of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. While common causes exist, studies reveal a strong correlation with dementia risk.
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ATXN2 Gene Defect Model Shows Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Russian scientists modeled an ATXN2 gene defect causing neurodegenerative diseases; abnormal CAG repeats disrupt protein synthesis, impacting nerve impulse transmission and correlating with disease onset age; future research will test drugs on mice to increase nuclear fluid viscosity.
ATXN2 Gene Defect Model Shows Promise for Neurodegenerative Disease Treatment
Russian scientists modeled an ATXN2 gene defect causing neurodegenerative diseases; abnormal CAG repeats disrupt protein synthesis, impacting nerve impulse transmission and correlating with disease onset age; future research will test drugs on mice to increase nuclear fluid viscosity.
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Toxic Cyanobacteria Threatens US Water Supplies
The freshwater cyanobacteria Aetokthonos hydrillicola, found on the invasive Hydrilla verticillata plant, produces toxins causing neurodegenerative disease in birds and potentially humans through contaminated food sources; its spread in US waters poses a growing threat.
Toxic Cyanobacteria Threatens US Water Supplies
The freshwater cyanobacteria Aetokthonos hydrillicola, found on the invasive Hydrilla verticillata plant, produces toxins causing neurodegenerative disease in birds and potentially humans through contaminated food sources; its spread in US waters poses a growing threat.
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