Month: March 2022

Chronic PPARγ Stimulation Shifts Amyloidosis to Higher Fibrillarity but Improves Cognition

We undertook longitudinal β-amyloid positron emission tomography (Aβ-PET) imaging as a translational tool for monitoring of chronic treatment with the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonist pioglitazone in Aβ model mice. We thus tested the hypothesis this treatment would rescue from increases of the Aβ-PET signal while promoting spatial learning and preservation of synaptic density. […]

Published on March 30, 2022

Uncover the Secret Link Between Personality and Post-Retirement Happiness!

Imagine retirement as a checkerboard, with countless paths leading to happiness. A groundbreaking study has unveiled intriguing connections between personality traits, exit strategies from work, and well-being in older adults. It’s like discovering that certain chess moves guide retirees along the path to satisfaction. The study’s findings suggest that personality traits play a significant role […]

Published on March 30, 2022

Where we grow up influences our sense of direction

Just like a plant’s roots are influenced by the nutrients and conditions of its soil, our sense of direction is shaped by the environment we grow up in. A recent study has found that whether we come from a rural or urban area, or from a city with complex or simple layouts, it affects our […]

Published on March 30, 2022