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Unlocking the Crystal Ball: Predicting Alzheimer’s Severity with Ferroptosis

Imagine you have a crystal ball that can predict the severity of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Well, scientists are working on something similar by developing a prognostic risk model based on ferroptosis. Ferroptosis is a form of regulated cell death that has been linked to various diseases, including AD. In this study, researchers analyzed gene expression […]

Published on April 27, 2023

Serum zinc deficiency: a catalyst for dementia in Parkinson’s disease?

Imagine your body as a bustling city, with different elements working together to keep everything running smoothly. Well, in the case of Parkinson’s disease (PD), the element in question is serum zinc. A recent study found that low levels of serum zinc may be linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease dementia (PD-D). […]

Published on April 27, 2023