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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 […]
A fascinating new study delves into the relationship between smoking, alcohol consumption, and the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The researchers analyzed data from over 3.9 million patients to assess the influence of changes in smoking and alcohol consumption on PD risk. Surprisingly, the study found that sustained smokers, regardless of intensity, had a lower […]
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