Elsevier,
Brain Research, Volume 1841, 15 October 2024
This study found that female 5XFAD mice exhibit early impairments in prefrontal-dependent cognitive functions and increased activity of prefrontal PV neurons, unlike their male counterparts. These findings suggest a potential mechanism for the higher risk of Alzheimer's disease in women, highlighting sex-specific early deregulation in the prefrontal cortex.
Elsevier,
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 333, 28 October 2024
This review investigates the connection between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Alzheimer's disease, focusing on common mechanisms and the potential of traditional Indian herbs to manage both conditions. It also addresses the challenges and innovative strategies in delivering herbal formulations.
Elsevier,
Pharmacological Research, Volume 208, October 2024
The study explores the use of a novel gene delivery system, AAV-aMTD-Parkin, to enhance motor and cognitive functions in animal models of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. This system improves the delivery efficiency of therapeutic proteins, potentially offering a new treatment approach for these neurodegenerative disorders.
Elsevier,
Control Engineering Practice, Volume 151, October 2024
A paper highlighting innovations designed to lower the emissions of newly constructed buildings, focusing on a study of adaptive high-rise buildings which can save significant resources and reduce the emissions seen in more traditional structures. The article supports SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 13.
Elsevier,
The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, Volume 29, October 2024
Globalization, westernization, and urbanization over the last decades, leading to changes in dietary habits as well as food production, consequently, rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and environmental degradation. This study attempts to identify Thailand's dietary changes, considering health and sustainability aspects, and to determine correlations between these changes and NCD cases as well as environmental impacts (GHG emissions, land-, nitrogen-, phosphorus-use).
Elsevier,
Applied Materials Today, Volume 40, October 2024
This text ties into SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). It focuses on the use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for wastewater treatment, highlighting their potential to transform wastewater into a valuable resource and address water pollution challenges through innovative and sustainable methods.
