Month: June 2022

The Ferroptosis Puzzle: A New Piece to Understanding Neurodegenerative Diseases

Imagine you’re trying to put together a complex puzzle and suddenly you find a brand new piece that fits perfectly! That’s the case with ferroptosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s have long been puzzling scientists, with various theories about their causes and progression. But now, a new player has entered the […]

Published on June 28, 2022

Unlocking the Secrets of Brain Aging: How Metabolism and Blood Flow Interact

Imagine your brain is like a bustling city, with different neighborhoods representing different functions. Well, this study explored the connections between two important players in this city: brain metabolism and hemodynamic parameters. It found that certain measures like heart rate, systolic and pulse pressure, and diastolic pressure were associated with brain metabolism, particularly in the […]

Published on June 28, 2022

Comparing Transcriptomic Changes in POCD and AD Animal Models

Imagine you’re baking two different types of pies: one is an apple pie and the other is a blueberry pie. Although both pies are delicious, they have distinct flavors and ingredients. In a similar way, postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) may share some similarities in their clinical manifestations, but when it comes […]

Published on June 28, 2022