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Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Neuroscientists at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center have found that an often-overlooked type of brain cell called glia has more of a role in brain function than previously thought.

28 Feb 2024

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

The brain is typically depicted as a complex web of neurons sending and receiving messages. But neurons only make up half of the human brain.

28 Feb 2024

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

The mechanisms underlying vitamin D’s effects on fatigue.

12 Jan 2024

Gut microbiota: the new frontier in Alzheimer’s disease research and therapy

The current evidence of the role of gut microbiota in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathogenesis.

8 Jan 2024

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

The causal links between pro-inflammatory cytokine expression and migraine.

10 Nov 2023

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

The study explores the interconnected risks between COVID-19 and Alzheimer's Disease (AD), highlighting how SARS-CoV-2 can aggravate AD pathology through neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration. It raises significant concerns about the long-term cognitive implications of COVID-19, especially among those already at risk for AD.

23 Oct 2023

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Researchers reviewed existing data on the neurodegenerative effects of astrocyte-derived lipocalin-2 (LCN-2).

4 Oct 2023

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

A study published in PNAS provides a comprehensive look at the relationship between cell size and count across the human body, drawing from over 1,500 sources and identifying around 400 unique cell types. The research reveals an almost inverse relationship between cell size and count, offering a quantitative framework that could serve as a baseline for understanding cellular composition and function in various applications.

19 Sep 2023

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

The recent study in General Psychiatry found that leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is significantly associated with the risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer's disease. Using data from over 430,000 individuals, the study suggests that telomere length could serve as a predictive biomarker for brain health and dementia risk.

12 Sep 2023

Are mushrooms an effective early dietary intervention for Alzheimer’s Disease?

In a study published in the journal Foods, researchers reviewed available literature on the potential anti-Alzheimer's disease properties of mushrooms.

9 Aug 2023

Molecular insights into drug-induced GDF15 regulation in cancer cells and cardiomyocytes: implications for precision medicine

A recent study elucidated the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced regulation of growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15).

1 Aug 2023

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

A novel vaccine that targets inflamed brain cells associated with Alzheimer's disease may hold the key to potentially preventing or modifying the course of the disease, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Sessions 2023.

31 Jul 2023

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Researchers evaluate the impact of tumor-derived GDF-15 on responses to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

26 Jul 2023

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

The aim of non-pharmacologic interventions for brain health is to preserve cognitive function and safeguard brain structure. This review explores various diets (MeDi, DASH, MIND, ketogenic), exercise approaches (endurance, resistance, yoga, HIIT), and highlights the need for further research to uncover the underlying mechanisms.

13 Jun 2023

Glial Cell News and Research

Neuroscientists uncover surprising role of glia in regulating neuronal responses in the brain

Novel brain organoid model unveils link between inflammation and astrocyte dysfunction

Association between vitamin D supplementation and fatigue

Gut microbiota: the new frontier in Alzheimer’s disease research and therapy

New insights into migraine etiology: the role of hepatocyte growth factor

Is COVID-19 a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease?

Unveiling the role of astrocyte-derived LCN2 in neurodegenerative disease progression

Mapping the human body one cell at a time: New study reveals the intricate relationship between cell size and count

Unlocking the future of dementia: Your telomere length could predict your risk

Are mushrooms an effective early dietary intervention for Alzheimer’s Disease?

Molecular insights into drug-induced GDF15 regulation in cancer cells and cardiomyocytes: implications for precision medicine

Novel vaccine targets inflamed brain cells in Alzheimer's to modify the course of disease

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Unlocking the fountain of youth: Diet and exercise have a remarkable impact on cognition in older adults

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution leads to memory loss and cognitive decline

Brain cancer cells use mitochondria from the central nervous system to grow into aggressive tumors

Researchers unravel processes that direct the development of astrocyte structure

Using engineered stem cells to treat ALS and retinitis pigmentosa

Research investigates roles of neurotrophic factors on cognition in Alzheimer's patients carrying APOE ε4

Certain type of glial cell plays a major role in spatial learning

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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