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Imagine your brain is an orchestra, and the gut microbiota are the musicians. This study delves into the importance of these microbial maestros in postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) in elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. By analyzing the gut microbiota and metabolites of 40 enrolled patients, researchers discovered significant differences in the relative abundance of certain […]
In the world of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s like we have an ACE up our sleeve. Amyloid β-protein 1-42 (Aβ42) is a troublemaker that accumulates in the brain and contributes to the disease. But fear not! Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) steps in to save the day by converting Aβ42 into its less harmful counterpart, Aβ40. However, when […]
Imagine you have a mold and you’re trying to create a very specific shape. Now, imagine trying to make that shape without ever touching the mold directly. That’s what researchers are doing in the field of Parkinson’s disease (PD) assessment. Currently, the standard method for evaluating motor symptoms in PD involves physical contact between trained […]
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