Just like adding toppings to a pizza can change its flavor and texture, acetylation modifies proteins to regulate important cellular processes. It’s like a key that controls DNA transcription, aging, and even memory and learning in our brain cells. But when this process goes haywire, it can have devastating consequences for neurological health. Imagine if […]
Published on January 4, 2023
Imagine your brain is a delicate instrument, like a finely tuned piano. Now imagine that the food you eat has the power to either harmonize or disrupt the beautiful melody of your brain. That’s exactly what researchers explored in a recent meta-analysis. They investigated the connection between the Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) and cognitive impairment, […]
Published on January 4, 2023
Imagine you’re trying to unlock a chest full of secrets. Inside lies the mystery of perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs), complications that affect cognitive function after surgery. Researchers have been trying to find the right key to open this chest and understand PNDs better. They’ve discovered a potential mechanism called the NLRP3 inflammasome, which acts like […]
Published on January 4, 2023