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Research presents new approach to identify therapeutic targets for human diseases associated with protein phase separation

Recent research demonstrates that protein phase separation (PPS) is widely present in cells and drives a variety of important biological functions.

25 Sep 2023

Killer T cells in older adults resemble those found in newborns, but fall short in virus detection

A world-first discovery has revealed special immune cells called 'killer T cells' in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognize infected cells – a finding that unlocks the potential for the development of better vaccines and therapies tailored to different age groups.

25 Sep 2023

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

Whether stroke or hypertension modifies or mediates the relationship between particulate matter exposure and dementia.

25 Sep 2023

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Researchers compared two commercially available blood tests based on the biomarker p-tau217 for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in 294 patients. Both tests demonstrated robust diagnostic capabilities, strongly correlating with established Alzheimer's biomarkers from PET scans.

24 Sep 2023

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Plant-based proteins are just as effective as animal-based options in maintaining muscle mass and strength in older adults, a new meta-analysis finds. The study shows that plant proteins can even aid in reducing fat mass, offering a sustainable and healthful option for combating age-related muscle decline.

24 Sep 2023

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.

22 Sep 2023

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

Frailty is a serious concern in later-life adults due to its association with additional health risks including disability, falls, hospitalization and mortality.

22 Sep 2023

New software uncovers that myelin develops much slower after birth

A single brain is unfathomably complex. So brain researchers, whether they're looking at datasets built from 300,000 neurons in 81 mice or from MRIs of 1,200 young adults, are now dealing with so much information that they must also come up with new methods to comprehend it.

22 Sep 2023

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

I vividly remember that late Friday afternoon when my eye pressure spiked and I staggered on foot to my ophthalmologist's office as the rapidly thickening fog in my field of vision shrouded passing cars and traffic lights.

22 Sep 2023

New science committee to support One Medicine research at Humanimal Trust

Humanimal Trust, the charity founded in 2014 by orthopaedic veterinary surgeon, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick, has announced a new Committee of independent advisors, made up of leading human and animal health professionals, academics and researchers from around the world.

22 Sep 2023

E-cigarettes not a gateway to smoking, may even speed its decline, says new study

New study led by Queen Mary University of London finds no evidence that e-cigarettes act as a gateway to smoking at the population level. The research also suggests that alternative nicotine products may be competing against cigarettes, potentially accelerating the decline in smoking, although more data is needed for confirmation.

22 Sep 2023

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link traumatic brain injury (TBI) with dementia, according to a recently published hypothesis in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, a journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

21 Sep 2023

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Immunotherapy, which uses the body's own immune system to fight cancer, is an effective treatment option, yet many patients do not respond to it.

21 Sep 2023

Study highlights mental health toll of the pandemic on older adults with COPD

A new longitudinal study published online in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease found that older adults with COPD had a heightened risk of depression during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.

20 Sep 2023

FAU awarded $1.3 million grant to improve quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families

Florida Atlantic University's María de los Ángeles Ortega, DNP, APRN, in the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, has been awarded a three-year, $1.3 million grant from the Administration for Community Living's (ACL) Alzheimer's Disease Program Initiative for a groundbreaking project designed to advance health equity and improve quality of life for individuals living with or at high risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) and their family caregivers.

20 Sep 2023

New brain biomarker predicts recovery from treatment-resistant depression

Using a novel deep brain stimulation (DBS) device capable of recording brain signals, researchers have identified a pattern of brain activity or "biomarker" related to clinical signs of recovery from treatment-resistant depression.

20 Sep 2023

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

Physical health and cognitive function declines as we age. Aging impacts people's ability to perform routine tasks, which affects their well-being and sense of independence.

19 Sep 2023

Does losing your sense of purpose signal the onset of cognitive decline?

A recent study in JAMA Network Open explores how an individual's sense of purpose in life changes before and after the onset of cognitive impairment, using data from two large, longitudinal studies. The research finds that while there are modest declines in purpose before cognitive decline, these reductions become significantly greater after cognitive impairment sets in, suggesting that maintaining a sense of purpose could be crucial for cognitive health.

19 Sep 2023

New NIH plan outlines HSV research framework with four strategic priorities

In response to the persistent health challenges of herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and HSV-2, today the National Institutes of Health released the Strategic Plan for Herpes Simplex Virus Research.

19 Sep 2023

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

Charity Hodge had mixed feelings when she spotted a Facebook post announcing that her longtime primary care doctor was ready to retire after decades of serving their rural community.

19 Sep 2023

Aging News and Research

Research presents new approach to identify therapeutic targets for human diseases associated with protein phase separation

Killer T cells in older adults resemble those found in newborns, but fall short in virus detection

Do stroke and hypertension mediate associations between exposure to air pollutants and dementia?

Comparing two plasma p-tau217 assays for Alzheimer's detection and monitoring

Plant-based proteins boost muscle mass and cut fat in older adults

Certain gut microbes may be linked to skeletal health

Social relationships buffer the effects of negative childhood experiences on frailty

New software uncovers that myelin develops much slower after birth

When you think about your health, don’t forget your eyes

New science committee to support One Medicine research at Humanimal Trust

E-cigarettes not a gateway to smoking, may even speed its decline, says new study

Cerebrospinal fluid leaks may be one of the mechanisms that link TBI with dementia

Manipulating mitochondrial electron flow enhances immune response, reduces tumor growth

Study highlights mental health toll of the pandemic on older adults with COPD

FAU awarded $1.3 million grant to improve quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families

New brain biomarker predicts recovery from treatment-resistant depression

Car ownership among older adults in Japan correlates with positive indicators of well-being

Does losing your sense of purpose signal the onset of cognitive decline?

New NIH plan outlines HSV research framework with four strategic priorities

With its two doctors planning to retire, an Alabama town patches together health care options

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Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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