Category: Neurology
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Parkinson disease treatment break through – using stem cells to develop dopaminergic neurons.
The first transplantation of stem cells in patients with Parkinson’s disease is almost within reach. However, it remains a challenge for researchers to control stem cells accurately in the lab in order to achieve successful and functional stem cell therapies for patients. “In our preclinical assessments of stem cell-derived dopamine neurons we noticed that the…
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Caloric restriction can be protective to brain
Studies of different animal species suggest a link between eating less and living longer, but the molecular mechanisms by which caloric restriction affords protection against disease and extends longevity are not well understood. New clues to help solve the mystery are presented in an article published in the September issue of Aging Cell by scientists…
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High Body Mass Index (BMI) might affect cognitive function
Researchers from the University of Arizona have found that having a higher body mass index, or Body Mass Index, can negatively impact cognitive functioning in older adults. “The higher your Body Mass Index (BMI), the more your inflammation goes up,” said Kyle Bourassa, lead author of the study, which is published in the journal Brain,…
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Research finds that gene therapy could be used in early Alzheimers disease in animal studies
Researchers have prevented the development of Alzheimer’s disease in mice by using a virus to deliver a specific gene into the brain.The early-stage findings, by scientists from Imperial College London, open avenues for potential new treatments for the disease. In the study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the team…
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Study demonstrates role of gut bacteria in neurodegenerative diseases
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson’s disease (PD) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) are all characterized by clumped, misfolded proteins and inflammation in the brain. In more than 90 percent of cases, physicians and scientists do not know what causes these processes to occur. Robert P. Friedland, M.D., the Mason C. and Mary D. Rudd Endowed Chair…
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Sleep Deprivation in children affects brain myelin development
Research from University Hospital Zurich indicates that sleep-deprived children experience increased deep sleep in the posterior regions of the brain.This variation is linked to the level of myelin in nerve fibers, which indicates brain maturity and increases during childhood and adolescence. The study also highlights that quality sleep is essential for the optimal development of…
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