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Stem cells provide a potent treatment for frailty
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Brains of 'super agers' are strong producers of new neurons
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Multifaceted performances of α-synuclein in health and neurological diseases
The misfolding and accumulating α-synuclein (αSyn) is a central pathological hallmark of various neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and multiple system atrophy. Under physiological conditions, αSyn essential for normal synaptic functions primarily through its regulation of synaptic vesicle trafficking, clustering, and neurotransmitter release. However, in disease states, the accumulation of pathological αSyn disrupts intracellular proteostasis,...
Human hippocampal neurogenesis in adulthood, ageing and Alzheimer's disease
The existence of human hippocampal neurogenesis has long been disputed^(1-12) and its relevance in cognition remains unknown. Recent studies have established the presence of proliferating progenitors and immature neurons and a reduction in the latter in Alzheimer's disease (AD)^(11,13). However, their origin and the molecular networks that regulate neurogenesis and function are poorly understood. Here we studied human post-mortem hippocampi obtained from different cohorts: young adults with...
Parkinson's disease affects network of brain regions that controls whole-body action
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Silencing of the Metabolic Gene HKDC1 Is Associated With Aging and Neurodegeneration in Mice and Humans
Increased life expectancy brought about by improved healthcare and lifestyle has heightened the challenge of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other age-related disorders. Neurodegeneration is known to be accompanied by loss of memory, changes in brain morphology, and neuroinflammation, and multiple factors contribute to the progression and pathogenesis of the condition. Of these factors, metabolic dysregulation is known to influence the process, but the precise...
Silencing of the Metabolic Gene HKDC1 Is Associated With Aging and Neurodegeneration in Mice and Humans
Increased life expectancy brought about by improved healthcare and lifestyle has heightened the challenge of neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other age-related disorders. Neurodegeneration is known to be accompanied by loss of memory, changes in brain morphology, and neuroinflammation, and multiple factors contribute to the progression and pathogenesis of the condition. Of these factors, metabolic dysregulation is known to influence the process, but the precise...
Select Small Non-Coding RNAs Are Determinants of Survival in Older Adults
To investigate the relevance of small RNAs to human longevity, we pursued three goals: (a) to validate epigenetic (small RNA) factors underlying survival of older adults, (b) to develop and validate prediction models of survival for potential clinical application, and (c) to identify plausible druggable targets prolonging longevity. We evaluated 828 small non-coding RNAs-687 microRNAs (miRNAs) and 141 piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs)-in baseline plasma from 1271 community-dwelling older adults (≥...
Controversial citizenship question added to upcoming census test
Researchers worry question plus other changes will reduce accuracy and boost costs of 2030 count