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Imagine wandering through a labyrinth, except instead of walls, you’re surrounded by countless cells, each holding a piece of information crucial to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. That’s the beauty of SCAD-Brain, a public database featuring single cell RNA-seq data from human and mouse brains affected by the disease. Just like explorers mapping out a new world, […]
Think of cortisol as the stress hormone, roaming through your body wreaking havoc on your brain. Researchers have discovered that individuals with higher levels of cortisol tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes, which can lead to impaired memory function. This finding is especially significant for healthy seniors and those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The study […]
Just like a helping hand when you need it most, social support can play a crucial role in protecting cognitive function in older adults experiencing depressive symptoms. In a study conducted in Shanghai, China, researchers explored how different types of social support influenced the relationship between depression and cognitive function in individuals aged 60 and […]
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