Month: September 2021

NLRP3 Inflammasome-Dependent Increases in High Mobility Group Box 1 Involved in the Cognitive Dysfunction Caused by Tau-Overexpression

Tau hyperphosphorylation is a characteristic alteration present in a range of neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurodegenerative diseases. Treatments targeting high-mobility group box protein 1 (HMGB1) induce neuroprotective effects in these neuropathologic conditions. However, little is known about the interactions between hyperphosphorylated tau and HMGB1 in neuroinflammation. We established a model […]

Published on September 3, 2021

CDC Study: COVID Infection Offers Protection Similar to Vaccines

A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 80% of Americans 16 and older have at least some immunity to COVID-19 and that prior infection provides similar immunity as vaccination. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the […]

Published on September 2, 2021

6 Ways to Relieve Your Dry Eyes

Are your eyes constantly irritated and no amount of eye drops can soothe them? You are in good company because an estimated 4.88 million Americans over the age of 50 suffer from dry eye syndrome. The condition affects twice as many women as men due to hormone fluctuations…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on September 2, 2021