Odors from Ripening Fruits and Fermented Foods Prompt Gene Expression Changes, Signaling Potential Breakthroughs in Cancer and Neurodegeneration

Medicine & Technology Feb 29, 2024

Scent-based therapy shows promise in health and agriculture, offering disease prevention and agricultural enhancements through novel olfactory approaches. Continue reading to learn more.

Neurons Help Flush Neurodegeneration-Contributing Metabolic Waste in the Brain During Sleep, Study Finds

Feb 28, 2024

A new study found that the brain engages in a cleaning process during sleep. Read to learn more.

Fight-or-Flight Neurotransmitter 'Octopamine' Could Be Playing a Significant Role in Neurodegeneration, Study Says

May 03, 2023

At certain levels, octopamine could help astrocytes understand distress signals and start producing energy that may protect cells from dying due to ATP shortages. Read to learn more.

Brain Scans Got 64 Million Times Sharper, Thanks to MRI Resolution Boost; Scientists May Use Technique To Detect Neurodegenerative Changes

Apr 19, 2023

Researchers were able to successfully boost MRI resolution and come up with brain scans that are 64 million times sharper than the usual ones. Read to learn more.

Obesity May Lead to Cognitive Decline That Mirrors Alzheimer's Disease; Can Weight Loss Make a Difference?

Feb 01, 2023

By observing cortical thinning in different patient groups, researchers have discovered that obesity could lead to neurodegeneration that is similar to Alzheimer's Disease. Read to know more.

15-Minute Walk, Taking the Stairs Instead of Elevator Daily Helps Delay Aging

Aug 07, 2022

Taking the stairs instead of the elevator is found to be an anti-aging strategy. How is this technique linked to specific diseases? Read to find out.

Protein Involved in Tumor Growth May Help Protect Against Neuronal Decay, Prevent Neurodegeneration

Aug 18, 2021

An international team of researchers may have found the protein that plays a role in tumor growth and protects against neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease.