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Differences in human, mouse brain cells have important implications for disease research Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT A study comparing brain cells known as astrocytes in humans and mice found that mouse astrocytes are more resilient to oxidative stress, a damaging imbalance that is a mechanism behind many neurological disorders. |
Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep Posted: 25 Jun 2021 02:31 PM PDT Biomedical engineering researchers developed a new cell classifier tool that takes a higher-resolution look at the life cycle of neuroepithelial stem cells, which led to the discovery and exploration of a new resting phase called Neural G0. This knowledge could help scientists to better understand glioma brain tumors and develop new methods of treatment. |
Having the same nurse for home health visits may prevent rehospitalization for people with dementia Posted: 25 Jun 2021 09:04 AM PDT People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study. |
Can a calculator predict your risk of dementia? Posted: 25 Jun 2021 07:05 AM PDT Researchers have built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain and how they can reduce their risk of being diagnosed with dementia in the next five years. |
Early findings of Alzheimer's study in diverse populations now available to researchers Posted: 24 Jun 2021 05:04 PM PDT A growing trove of data to help scientists understand the biology of Alzheimer's disease among diverse populations within the context of sociocultural, behavioral and environmental factors is now available. |
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