Month: February 2024

Lab Study Questions Safety of Tattoo Ink Ingredients

Tattoos are a trendy way to decorate your body, but a new study reveals that the inks used in the process often contain unlisted substances that could cause health problems. An analysis of tattoo inks from nine manufacturers in the United States found the contents rarely… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 27, 2024

Modeling sporadic Alzheimer’s disease in mice by combining Apolipoprotein E4 risk gene with environmental risk factors

IntroductionDeveloping effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) remains a challenge. This can be partially attributed to the fact that the mouse models used in preclinical research largely replicate familial form of AD, while majority of human cases are sporadic; both forms differ widely in the onset and origin of pathology, therefore requiring specific/targeted treatments.MethodsIn this […]

Published on February 27, 2024

Dual-task turn velocity – a novel digital biomarker for mild cognitive impairment and dementia

BackgroundDisorders associated with cognitive impairment impose a significant burden on both families and society. Previous studies have indicated that gait characteristics under dual-task as reliable markers of early cognitive impairment. Therefore, digital gait detection has great potential for future cognitive screening. However, research on digital biomarkers based on smart devices to identify cognitive impairment remains […]

Published on February 27, 2024