Month: June 2022

Uric Acid Boosts Brain Cell Growth and Function in Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine your brain as a city, and the neurons are the bustling citizens. In Parkinson’s disease, this city experiences a slowdown in growth and development due to reduced neurogenesis, the process of creating new neurons. But fear not, for uric acid (UA) is here to save the day! UA, a natural antioxidant, has been found […]

Published on June 2, 2022

Using Brain Scans to Predict Alzheimer’s Disease

Just like a detective analyzing clues to solve a mystery, scientists have developed a new deep learning model that can predict whether individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) are likely to progress to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This cutting-edge method utilizes structural MRI scans of the brain to identify early signs of AD, allowing for early […]

Published on June 2, 2022