Month: April 2023

Two simple assays for assessing the seeding activity of proteopathic tau

Imagine you’re a detective investigating a crime syndicate. You suspect that one criminal, let’s call them Proteopathic Tau, is recruiting innocent bystanders (naïve tau) and turning them into criminals as well. This process is believed to be the reason behind the spread of Alzheimer’s disease. To gather evidence, scientists have developed two simple methods called […]

Published on April 6, 2023

Unraveling the Role of YKL-40 and MMP-9 in Positive Intracranial Arterial Remodeling

Imagine your brain is like a bustling city, with its intricate network of roads representing the intracranial arteries. But sometimes, these roads undergo remodeling, expanding and dilating in unknown ways. Scientists have discovered that two proteins, chitinase-3 like-protein-1 (YKL-40) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), are potential culprits behind this mysterious remodeling. In a study involving patients […]

Published on April 6, 2023

Improving Inhibition in Older Adults through Bimanual Coordination Training

Imagine you’re trying to pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time. It’s not easy, right? Well, older adults who undergo bimanual coordination training might actually benefit from it! In this study, 17 older participants were trained to maintain a specific bimanual coordination pattern while inhibiting another pattern. The results showed that […]

Published on April 6, 2023