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Imagine you have a superhero named Uric Acid who is fighting against the villain α-synuclein, the main culprit in Parkinson’s disease. Uric Acid swoops in and saves the day by reducing the transmission of α-synuclein between brain cells, ultimately protecting the precious dopaminergic neurons. This study found that by elevating levels of Uric Acid, the […]
A recent study has found that the hippocampus of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease experiences region-specific tissue softening along with increased astrogliosis. This is similar to how a water balloon becomes softer and more fragile in certain areas when filled to capacity. Astrogliosis, which is the increase in the number and size of astrocytes […]
Imagine your brain is like a garden. Just as tending to your garden with diverse plants and activities can promote its well-being, engaging in a variety of leisure activities throughout your life may enhance the health of your brain as you age. In a recent study, scientists investigated the connection between long-term environmental enrichment (EE) […]
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