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Virtual reality as a tool to explore multisensory processing before and after engagement in physical activity

IntroductionThis pilot study employed a non-randomized control trial design to explore the impact of physical activity within a virtual reality (VR) environment on multisensory processing among community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThe investigation compared both chronic (over 6 weeks) and acute effects of VR-based physical activity to a reading control group. The evaluation metrics for multisensory processing included […]

Published on November 2, 2023

Proteostasis and neurodegeneration: a closer look at autophagy in Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is characterized by the accumulation of misfolded amyloid-beta and tau proteins. Autophagy acts as a proteostasis process to remove protein clumps, although it progressively weakens with aging and AD, thus facilitating the accumulation of toxic proteins and causing neurodegeneration. This review examines the impact of impaired autophagy on the progression of AD […]

Published on November 2, 2023

Effects of copy number variations on longevity in late-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients: insights from a causality network analysis

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), particularly late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD), is a prevalent form of dementia that significantly affects patients’ cognitive and behavioral capacities and longevity. Although approximately 70 genetic risk factors linked with AD have been identified, their influence on patient longevity remains unclear. Further, recent studies have associated copy number variations (CNVs) with the longevity […]

Published on November 2, 2023