Tag Archives: Neurological Disease

Richard Rainwater Leaves a Legacy of Hope

A billionaire who died of a rare brain disorder posthumously awards millions for research

When billionaire investor Richard Rainwater learned he had an incurable brain disease, he dealt with the news in the same way he approached much of his life. Already a philanthropist, he quickly directed his Rainwater Charitable Foundation to fund a … Continue reading

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Caffeine, Other Substances Found to Increase Enzyme That May Combat Dementia

Twenty-four compounds were shown to increase the NMNAT2 enzyme in mice brains

A study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports found that 24 compounds, including caffeine, could increase production of an enzyme in the brain that’s been shown to combat dementia. The enzyme, NMNAT2, was discovered last year by a team … Continue reading

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