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Robust and replicable effects of ageing on resting-state brain electrophysiology measured with MEG

13 hours 40 minutes ago
Non-invasive recordings of brain electrophysiology provide credible insights into decline in neuronal functioning with age. New approaches are required to translate these results into compelling clinical metrics and meet the global challenge of preserving brain health in ageing. Changes in neuronal dynamics with ageing are observable in the power spectra of EEG and MEG recordings. Highly promising candidates for electrophysiological markers have been identified, but progress is hindered by...
Andrew J Quinn

Crosstalk Between the NRF2 Signaling Pathway and Heat Shock Proteins: Implications for Cellular Stress Response and Disease Therapy

13 hours 40 minutes ago
Cells are continuously exposed to oxidative and proteotoxic stress that disrupt redox balance and protein homeostasis. Two major cytoprotective systems-the nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (NRF2) pathway and the heat shock response (HSR) mediated by heat shock factor 1 (HSF1) and heat shock proteins (HSPs)-form an interconnected stress-adaptation network that coordinates redox defense, proteostasis, and cellular survival. Although historically viewed as largely independent pathways,...
Milad Faraji

Popular weight loss drugs linked to a surprising fingernail problem

14 hours 5 minutes ago
Popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have been linked to unexpectedly high rates of nail detachment, hair loss, and scalp inflammation, with some problems occurring several times more frequently among users. Researchers found that weight loss alone could not fully explain the differences, suggesting there may be more to these overlooked symptoms.

Scientists discover vanilla’s hidden healing potential

19 hours 5 minutes ago
Scientists have discovered that vanillin, the compound that gives vanilla its distinctive flavor, has powerful properties that could help fight infections, reduce inflammation, and promote wound healing. The inexpensive, widely available ingredient could one day become an important component of advanced wound treatments and regenerative medicine.