Viral species, especially herpes viruses, may have a role in Alzheimer’s disease biology, according to a new analysis. Researchers funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), made the discovery by harnessing data from brain banks and cohort studies participating in the Accelerating Medicines Partnership – Alzheimer’s… Continue reading New Evidence That Viruses May Play A Part in Alzheimer’s
Tag: biology
The Complicated Biology of Garlic
The health benefits of garlic seem simple: it can reduce the risk of developing certain kinds of cancers, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. But the biology behind garlic is extremely complex, because of the vast array of compounds it produces. Researchers in the UK analyzed the biology of garlic in a review published April… Continue reading The Complicated Biology of Garlic