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The Brain Resilience Study protocol: Building a dataset of the biological and sociocultural factors affecting brain health in older adults

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Dementia arises from a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. However, previous large-scale studies have largely focused on biomarkers and genetics, with limited attention to the social and structural determinants of health that shape diverse aging trajectories. The Brain Resilience Study (BRS) addresses this gap by integrating multimodal biological and cognitive measures with rich demographic, psychosocial, and lifestyle data to create an open resource for...
Ethan P McNaughton

Coordinated control of proteasome subunit gene expression promotes stress resistance, proteostasis, and longevity

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The proteasome is essential for cellular protein homeostasis through selective destruction of damaged and misfolded proteins. Failure of proteasome-dependent turnover accompanied by accumulation and aggregation of aberrant proteins is a hallmark of aging and late-onset neurodegenerative diseases. SKN-1A/Nrf1, a member of the NFE2L/Nrf family of transcription factors, is a master regulator of proteasome biogenesis. Through transcriptional control of proteasome subunit gene expression, SKN-1A/Nrf1...
Irini Topalidou

The mediating role of activities of daily living in the association between intrinsic capacity and health-related quality of life: evidence from the WHO ICOPE pilot in China

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CONCLUSIONS: Intrinsic capacity impairment is associated with compromised HRQoL both directly and indirectly by exacerbating functional dependence. Preserving functional independence serves as a key pathway connecting intrinsic capacity to well-being. These findings highlight the imperative for integrated interventions that simultaneously bolster intrinsic capacity and support daily functional ability, tailored to diverse living environments to promote healthy aging.
Zhen Wu