Month: October 2022

Exploring Shared Molecular Signatures of Vascular Dementia and Carotid Plaques to Unlock Potential Drug Targets

Imagine a jigsaw puzzle where two seemingly different pieces fit together perfectly to reveal a hidden connection. In a similar way, scientists have unraveled the underlying molecular signatures shared by vascular dementia (VaD) and carotid plaques, shedding light on potential drug targets for both conditions. VaD and carotid plaques are two separate health issues affecting […]

Published on October 3, 2022

Microglial Repopulation Reverses Age-Related Sleep Decline

Imagine your body as a finely-tuned machine, and one of the key parts responsible for maintaining its smooth operation is the brain. Just like any other machine, as it ages, certain parts may start to wear out or function less efficiently. Well, researchers have discovered that in the case of sleep-wake cycles, microglia, a type […]

Published on October 3, 2022

Young gut microbes bring newfound youth to aging mice!

Just like a magic potion that restores youth, regular fecal microbiota transplantation from younger donors can delay the decline of locomotor and exploration ability in aging mice. In this study, Senescence Accelerated Mouse-Prone 8 (SAMP8) mice were divided into different groups and transplanted with fecal microbiota from young or old donors. The mice that received […]

Published on October 3, 2022