Month: May 2023

The Impact of Cortisol on Aging, Memory, and Alzheimer’s Disease

Think of cortisol as the stress hormone, roaming through your body wreaking havoc on your brain. Researchers have discovered that individuals with higher levels of cortisol tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes, which can lead to impaired memory function. This finding is especially significant for healthy seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study […]

Published on May 12, 2023

Mapping the Molecular Maze: SCAD-Brain’s Treasure Trove of Alzheimer’s Data!

Imagine wandering through a labyrinth, except instead of walls, you’re surrounded by countless cells, each holding a piece of information crucial to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the beauty of SCAD-Brain, a public database featuring single cell RNA-seq data from human and mouse brains affected by the disease. Just like explorers mapping out a new world, […]

Published on May 12, 2023

Unraveling the Mysterious Clues of Delirium in Older Adults

Delirium, a peculiar syndrome that can have serious consequences for older individuals, has piqued the interest of scientists. In this study, researchers embarked on a quest to uncover the secret biomarkers that may hold insights into this puzzling condition. They scoured through vast scientific databases like treasure hunters in search of treasure maps. After meticulously […]

Published on May 12, 2023