Month: July 2022

GDF15’s Role in Reducing Ferroptosis Post Spinal Cord Injury

Imagine your spinal cord as a highway system for information, constantly sending messages from your brain to the rest of your body. But when an accident happens, that highway can get seriously damaged. This is what happens in spinal cord injury (SCI), where the central nervous system suffers irreversible harm. Scientists have discovered that after […]

Published on July 4, 2022

Protective Effects of Polysaccharides in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Imagine that neurodegenerative diseases (NDs) are a horde of villains wreaking havoc on the brain, causing Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more. But fear not! In the midst of this battle, polysaccharides emerge as true superheroes with the potential to protect our precious neurons. These incredible compounds have caught the attention of scientists due to their vast […]

Published on July 4, 2022

Wise Beyond Their Years: Aging and Changes in Proverb Interpretation

Imagine a group of people standing at the starting line of a race. As the whistle blows and they start running, you might expect that the younger runners would leave the older ones in the dust. But what if I told you that when it comes to interpreting proverbs, it’s the older adults who shine? […]

Published on July 4, 2022