Research

This study evaluated the behavioral, physiological, and molecular effects of social isolation (SI) in adult zebrafish, and whether the animals recover such changes after their reintroduction to the social environment. The results show that SI altered social behaviors, neural activity, and serotonergic and dopaminergic signaling in zebrafish, but these changes were reversed after the animals were reintroduced to a social context for 6 days.

This study reveals that the estimation of lipids and carotenoid levels could support the early diagnosis or help to understand the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease.

Olfactory impairments are notably present in MCI, particularly with significant declines in odor identification, similar to the primary sensory deficit observed in AD, suggesting the incorporation of odor identification tests for early AD detection.

Interaction of human and socially assistive robot can have applicability in actual settings, and adoption to function in human environment for Alzheimer's disease. This review revealed that there are still several technical challenges that must be addressed in future advancements before being integrated in real life of individuals with Alzheimer's disease. The results will help move towards the establishment of best practices for the development of human and socially assistive robot interaction for Alzheimer's disease and, in turn, help enhance the experience of people suffering from this disease.