Category Archives: Science of Us

New Research Raises Questions Around Definition of Brain Death

Scientists revive portions of pigs’ brains, revealing the limits of our understanding
Posted on November 4, 2019 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Scientists have restored partial function to 32 pigs’ brains hours after they died – upending our accepted definition of brain death. Using a new system called BrainEx, researchers at the Yale University School of Medicine restored circulation and oxygen flow … Continue reading →

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Caloric Restriction, Autophagy, and the Effects on Aging

A recent study has identified a potential caloric restriction mimetic
Posted on October 28, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A research team from the French Medical Research Council (INSERM) has identified a possible caloric restriction mimetic (CRM). As the name suggests, CRMs mimic the effects that caloric restriction and fasting have on our body’s cells without an actual reduction … Continue reading →

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Pupil Dilation Speed Could Indicate Alzheimer’s Risk

Pupil dilation during cognitive tasks could be a new test for those at risk of Alzheimer's
Posted on September 30, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A new study published earlier this month concludes that pupil dilation speed could be an indicator for individuals at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. It’s becoming clearer and clearer that early detection of Alzheimer’s disease is imperative. Alzheimer’s is not yet … Continue reading →

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New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could Become Standard for Early Detection

A newly published study says the test can be up to 94 percent accurate
Posted on August 5, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers out of Washington University in St. Louis have developed a blood test that could accurately predict early Alzheimer’s brain changes before cognitive symptoms arise. The test measures the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid beta in the blood. The researchers report that … Continue reading →

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Promising Study in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia

A recent study involving pink noise stimulation improved the memory of individuals suffering mild cognitive impairment
Posted on July 8, 2019 by Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Researchers and scientists from Northwestern University have concluded a study of deep sleep and its connection to mild cognitive impairment (which can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease). Using sound stimulation and pink noise, the scientists studied the effects … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality Could Help Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The VR test developed by researchers could spot early Alzheimer's disease more efficiently than "gold standard" cognitive tests currently in use
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Advancements in technology have been proven to work wonders in the healthy aging realm, particularly for dementia patients. Here at SevenPonds, we’ve covered how virtual reality (VR) specifically can benefit both people with dementia and terminal illness. And now, a … Continue reading →

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