Science

Scientists at McMaster University have made a breakthrough discovery about the protein MANF, which plays a crucial role in cell health and aging. MANF supports cell purification by preventing the formation of toxic proteins that can lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have presented high-resolution spatial data on gene activity in bone cells for the first time. They thus show that mechanical stimuli influence the activity of genes in bones. Such stimuli could therefore be used specifically for therapeutic applications. The results could pave the way for new therapeutic approaches against bone loss and for faster bone healing after bone fractures.

Researchers have developed a biomarker test for Alzheimer's disease that can detect tau protein, which tends to clump, and its misfolded pathological forms in brain scans, possibly years before the neurofibrillary tangles occur.

A new study suggests that omega-3 and vitamin D supplements combined with regular physical exercise may help slow down the biological aging process by several months over a period of three years.

New research shows that E-TCmito is an important link between neuronal activity and mitochondrial function, highlighting its potential to counteract cognitive decline in old age and in diseases such as Alzheimer's.