Dietary compound increases longevity and protects against Alzheimer’s disease in experimental models

Phytoene-rich extracts and phytoene extend lifespan. Survival curves of C. elegans treated with phytoene and phytoene-rich extracts. CHL: C. sorokiniana [1 µg/mL]; DUN: D. bardawil [1 µg/mL]; PT: Phytoene [1

Understudied cell in the brain could be key to treating glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is one of the most treatment-resistant cancers, with those diagnosed surviving for less than two years. In a new study in NPJ Genomic Medicine, researchers at the University of

Common degenerative brain disease may begin to develop in middle age

Lewy body disease is the second most common brain degenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease. Lewy bodies, deposits of alpha-synuclein protein, are found in the brainstem, limbic system and cerebral cortex.