Turmeric is traditionally used as a spice and coloring in foods. It is an important ingredient in
curry and gives curry powder its characteristic yellow color. As a consequence of its intense …

Biochemical and neuropathological studies of brains from individuals with Alzheimer
disease (AD) provide clear evidence for an activation of inflammatory pathways, and long …

Oligodendrocytes are the myelinating cells of the central nervous system (CNS). They are
the end product of a cell lineage which has to undergo a complex and precisely timed …

Schizophrenia is associated with increased levels of oxidative stress, as reflected by an
increase in the concentrations of damaging reactive species and a reduction in anti-oxidant …

Although individual behaviors have not been proven to have a strong influence on the risk of
preterm birth, consistent evidence suggests that a constellation of favorable lifestyle factors …

The tripeptide glutathione is the thiol compound present in the highest concentration in cells
of all organs. Glutathione has many physiological functions including its involvement in the …

A hypothetical model of Alzheimer's disease (AD) as a uniquely human brain disorder
rooted in its exceptional process of myelination is presented. Cortical regions with the most …

Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ (PPARγ) is a widely expressed ligand-
modulated transcription factor that governs the expression of genes involved in …

Brain injury in the premature infant is a problem of enormous importance. Periventricular
leukomalacia (PVL) is the major neuropathologic form of this brain injury and underlies most …

Ischemic stroke is the second cause of mortality and the first cause of long-term disability
constituting a serious socioeconomic burden worldwide. Approved treatments include …