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Imagine being lost in a thick fog, not knowing which direction to take. That’s what it can feel like for older adults with Alzheimer’s who also battle depression. But fear not, because a recent systematic review and meta-analysis has found a beacon of hope: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Think of CBT as a knowledgeable guide, […]
Just like a puzzle piece falling into place, the γ-adducin 1–357 fragment has been found to enhance tau phosphorylation in Alzheimer’s disease. It’s as if this fragment activates a particular enzyme, glycogen synthase kinase-3β (GSK-3β), which triggers tau phosphorylation and contributes to the development of the disease. Picture it like a spark igniting a flame! […]
Imagine the human brain as a bustling city, with important hubs connecting different neighborhoods. In Alzheimer’s disease, these hub regions, called the rich-club, play a crucial role in cognitive function. But are there differences in the rich-club between men and women with AD? Scientists investigated this question by studying brain images of 826 individuals, including […]
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