Month: April 2022

Exploring Parkinson’s Disease Genes by Screening Worms for Neurotoxicity Modulators

Imagine you’re searching for treasure in a vast field, but you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. That’s a bit like Parkinson’s disease (PD) researchers trying to find the underlying causes of this neurodegenerative disorder. In this study, scientists used a tiny worm called Caenorhabditis elegans as their treasure-hunting partner. They created a special […]

Published on April 27, 2022

Unraveling the Impact of Neurodegenerative Dementia on Social Cognition

The human brain is like a beautifully woven tapestry of thoughts and emotions. Just as a snag in a thread can disrupt the entire pattern, neurodegenerative dementia can disrupt the intricate fabric of social cognition. By examining various types of dementia, this systematic review dives deep into how different components of social cognition are affected. […]

Published on April 27, 2022