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Your Gut-Brain Connection: Parkison's edition Parkinson's Disease is a brain disorder where the cells that produce a neurotransmitter that calms muscle movements are dying off. This leads to the characteristic tremors in the hands and difficulty walking. These patients are at a much greater risk of falls and pneumonia-related deaths. Muhammed Ali and Michael J. Fox are probably the most commonly known people who have been diagnosed with PD, but some 60,000 people in the US alone are diagnosed each year. Luckily, just like Alzheimer's, there are a lot of things you can control to lower (and increase) your risk. These can include: *Coffee 40% lower *Smoking 30% lower (not suggesting you take up smoking....) *Physical activity 20% lower *Family history of PD 320% higher *Dyspepsia 80% higher *Exposure to pesticides 230% higher *Oils 560% higher *Metals 280% higher *General anesthesia 610% higher Notice the "dyspepsia" risk factor? This has been found in multiple studies over the years, and this one is no exception. In it, researchers followed 9,350 patients (average age 52) for 15 years who had an upper endoscopy scope done. Specifically, they looked for people who had damage to the lining of the esophagus, stomach or small intestings (specifically, erosions, inflammation of the esophagus, ulcers and stomach injury). 15 years later, those patients who had the damage were 415% more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (2.2% vs 0.5%). Find out the specifics in the video. https://lnkd.in/gVAX4MkX

There are so many benefits to having a positive mindset around aging. Here to offer us a fresh perspective on aging and midlife is the great Chip Conley.  Today’s conversation revolves around how we conceptualize and define life stages, the concept of Age Fluidity, the age curve of happiness, and the importance of cultivating regenerative communities. We also explore Chip’s personal journey with cancer and the essence of being a Modern Elder. Episode 806. ✌🏼🌱 - Rich

Researchers have mapped the complete set of neuronal connections in the fruit fly brain—the first complete connectome map for an adult animal brain. Fruit flies may be small animals, but the insights we gain from understanding their brains are mighty, providing a critical stepping stone to understanding and mapping the neural landscape of larger-brained animals.    The connectome map, created with support from the National Institutes of Health’s BRAIN Initiative, enables researchers to understand the brain at new levels of detail in health and disease, improving how we treat, prevent, and cure brain disorders. #studyBRAIN https://go.nih.gov/8QpW56H

A New Chapter: My Stroke Survival Story

Mice Strategize: Clever Rodents Test Hypotheses Mice aren't just reacting; they're strategic thinkers. Mice use hypothesis testing-like strategies, adjusting their actions based on expectations and outcomes. This insight into rodent cognition could redefine our approach to studying animal brains. ... https://lnkd.in/dz_GAXik

Dearest Gentle Reader, Did you miss me? We've been apart far too long, but the beginning of another season of sequencing brings much drama to our midst! In our ever present need to compete with nature, humankind has accomplished extraordinary feats. We've sailed the globe on magnificent ships, taken to the air in massive balloons, and now defy our own biology by embarking on expeditions into our own genomes. But none of those latter escapades would be possible without the debutantes that grace the ton with their presence every season. In this weekend's issue of Omic․ly, premium members ($5/month) get access to my most dramatic of hot takes commenting on all that is sequencing in the style of Lady Whistledown. But if my Bridgerton inspired industry takes aren't your thing, the free issue has: 1) APOE4: no longer just a risk factor for Alzheimer’s! 2) Bacteria are complicated. We invented pangenomes to better understand them. 3) We first discovered there was something funny going on with X-chromosomes in 1948. Catch it here: https://buff.ly/44TL6l7

🩺 Unraveling the Secrets of Cardiac Regeneration! 💪 We're diving into the heart of the matter, exploring the mechanisms behind cardiac healing. Follow us as we uncover valuable insights in our quest to reshape cardiac care. #CardiacRegeneration #Research #REBORNProject

Have you or someone you know sustained a stroke? Read our new blog to learn how researchers at Kessler Foundation are testing the effectiveness of music-based gait rehabilitation in stroke survivors to improve their walking ability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCW9peKn #Stroke #StrokeSurvivor #GaitRehabilitation #StrokeResearch #KesslerResearch #KesslerFoundation #KesslerChangingLives

Advancing Visual Injury Research at #AAO2024! This week, NAEVR partnered with the DoD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Vision Research Program to lead a Modeling Visual Injury Special Interest Group Planning Committee Kickoff Meeting. This critical meeting brought together experts to address the urgent need for research into visual injuries, particularly those related to wartime and combat situations. Visual injuries sustained in the field are a significant and often under-researched challenge for service members and veterans, requiring advanced clinical and basic science research to develop better treatments and recovery solutions. Discussions during the meeting focused on creating a white paper to guide future research, outlining the current clinical knowledge gaps, limitations in existing animal models, and opportunities to improve understanding of visual trauma. This initiative is a crucial step toward enhancing research efforts that aim to protect and restore vision, particularly for those impacted by combat-related visual injuries. We look forward to sharing the next steps in this important initiative!

Have you or someone you know sustained a stroke? Read our new blog to learn how researchers at Kessler Foundation are testing the effectiveness of music-based gait rehabilitation in stroke survivors to improve their walking ability. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCW9peKn #Stroke #StrokeSurvivor #GaitRehabilitation #StrokeResearch #KesslerResearch #KesslerFoundation #KesslerChangingLives