Month: April 2023

Unlocking the Mysteries of Mesenchymal Stem Cells and ALS Survival

Imagine you have a trusted team of repair technicians who can fix anything in your house to keep it running smoothly. Now imagine if they were also able to repair and rejuvenate your body from within. That’s what mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) do for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In a recent study, researchers […]

Published on April 12, 2023

Mismatched Synaptic Sizes Underlie Working Memory Decline in Aged Marmosets

Imagine your brain is like a bustling city, with different neighborhoods representing various cognitive functions. In the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC) neighborhood, which is responsible for working memory, there can be problems as you grow older. But here’s the interesting part: not everyone experiences these memory issues in old age! Scientists have turned to our […]

Published on April 12, 2023

Retinal Changes Linked to Brain Degeneration in Alzheimer’s Patients

Just like a crumbling house can reveal structural issues inside, the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease may provide insights into the degeneration happening in their brain. In a recent study, researchers used optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the correlation between retinal differences and neuroimaging in patients with […]

Published on April 12, 2023