Cells, tissues, organs

Modeling the Effects of Yoga on the Progression of Alzheimer's Disease in a Dish.

Cells, tissues, organs 2018 Adithy Hassan, Meghan Robinson, Stephanie M Willerth

Alzheimer's disease (AD) accounts for 80% of all dementia cases, making it the most common form of dementia. Aging serves as the main risk factor for AD, but early onset AD can also occur in individuals younger than 65 years. AD results from progressive neurodegeneration leading to dysfunctional synaptic transmission in the brain. The cascade hypothesis of AD states that amyloid precursor...