Just as a well-maintained road system is essential for smooth travel, astrocytes play a crucial role in keeping our blood vessels in top shape as we age. Recent research has shed light on the intricate relationship between these star-shaped brain cells and vascular aging. Similar to traffic coordinators, astrocytes regulate the flow of nutrients, oxygen, […]
Published on August 3, 2022
Imagine you have a group of young people and a group of older folks, and you want to see how their brains work when they do the Stroop Test. Well, this study used a fancy technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to look at the brains of 20 young people and 13 older people while […]
Published on August 3, 2022
Imagine you’re a detective trying to solve a complex case. You gather clues, analyze evidence, and connect the dots to uncover the truth. That’s exactly what scientists did to unravel the molecular mechanism behind the effectiveness of Xingnao Kaiqiao Pill in treating perioperative neurocognitive disorder (PND). Using advanced network pharmacology and molecular docking techniques, they […]
Published on August 3, 2022