Month: October 2022

Unraveling the Puzzle of Dementia: Genes and Neuroinflammation

Imagine solving a complex puzzle that could reveal the key to understanding dementia. In this study, scientists examined the influence of cytokine gene polymorphisms on the risk of developing dementia. Cytokines, such as interleukin (IL)-α, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNFα), and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ), play a crucial role in neuroinflammation, a process believed to contribute to […]

Published on October 26, 2022

Cracking the Code of Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s Disease

Imagine trying to start walking, but your brain gets stuck like a broken record. That’s what happens to people with freezing of gait (FOG) in Parkinson’s disease. Scientists are still puzzled by this phenomenon, but a recent study has uncovered some clues. By analyzing electrical signals in the brain (measured by EEG), researchers found that […]

Published on October 26, 2022