Mitochondria Archives

Mar 23

Study: Newly Discovered Beneficial Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Appears to Help Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers Live Longer, Stay Sharper and Represents a New Direction in Drug Discovery

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Research

Findings suggest the rare variant prevents Alzheimer’s onset by clearing away amyloid-beta buildup in long-lived carriers of APOE4, the gene most strongly associated with disease risk. Continue Reading Study: Newly Discovered Beneficial Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Appears to Help Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers Live Longer, Stay Sharper and Represents a New…

Jan 02

Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Research

Beneficial variant is a mitochondrial microprotein that could be key to developing future pharmaceutical interventions. Continue Reading Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies

Sep 20

Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Featured, Health and Wellness, Media Advisory, Mitochondria, Research

A mutation in the small protein SHMOOSE is associated with Alzheimer’s risk and highlights a possible target for treatment. Continue Reading Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk

May 02

USC Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Mobility Changes in Aging

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Mitochondria, Research

Study suggests changes in strength and mobility may depend on genetic variations in a critical mitochondrial enzyme. Continue Reading USC Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Mobility Changes in Aging

Oct 14

Two Health Food Industry Pioneers Support Research on How Diet & Nutrition Affect Alzheimer’s

By Beth Newcomb Alzheimer's and Dementia, Giving, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Nutrition, Research

The USC Daryl and Irwin Simon Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Research Fund was created to explore the role diet can play in the prevention or delay of Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading Two Health Food Industry Pioneers Support Research on How Diet & Nutrition Affect Alzheimer’s

Aug 12

"Killer" T-cells (small dark purple spots) infiltrate the pancreatic islet in mouse model of type 1 diabetes (left); MOTS-c treatment prevents autoimmunity and the development of the disease (right)

Small Protein Protects Pancreatic Cells in Model of Type 1 Diabetes

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Mitochondria, Research

Mitochondrial peptide MOTS-c regulates the immune system and prevents the self-destruction of cells that create insulin, according to a new study in mice. Continue Reading Small Protein Protects Pancreatic Cells in Model of Type 1 Diabetes

Jun 29

Seven Tips about Alzheimer’s and Brain Health from USC Experts

By USC Leonard Davis Communications Featured, Mitochondria

Here’s just some of what we’ve learned by listening to Lessons in Lifespan Health, the podcast produced by the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Continue Reading Seven Tips about Alzheimer’s and Brain Health from USC Experts

Feb 22

Senior beautiful woman wearing casual t-shirt standing over isolated pink background showing arms muscles smiling proud. Fitness concept. Aaron Amat/iStock

Hormone helps prevent muscle loss in mice on high fat diets, USC study finds

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Mitochondria, Research

Researchers also identify molecular pathway that can inform development of treatments for muscle-wasting conditions such as sarcopenia. Continue Reading Hormone helps prevent muscle loss in mice on high fat diets, USC study finds

Feb 02

Body and mind: hormones in the brain may explain how exercise improves metabolism

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Research

During moderate exercise, the brain’s hypothalamus – the region controlling metabolism – releases a hormone linked to obesity resistance, according to research in mice. Continue Reading Body and mind: hormones in the brain may explain how exercise improves metabolism

Jan 21

young asian man male athlete running training exercising on track

Newly Discovered Mitochondrial Mutation in the MOTS-c Region Increases the Risk of Diabetes in Japanese Men

By Beth Newcomb Featured, Health and Wellness, Mitochondria, Research

Results likely apply to all East Asian carriers, but exercise may eliminate greater likelihood of getting the disease, say USC researchers. Continue Reading Newly Discovered Mitochondrial Mutation in the MOTS-c Region Increases the Risk of Diabetes in Japanese Men

Mitochondria

Study: Newly Discovered Beneficial Mutation in Mitochondrial DNA Appears to Help Alzheimer’s Gene Carriers Live Longer, Stay Sharper and Represents a New Direction in Drug Discovery

Newly Discovered Genetic Mutation Protects Against Parkinson’s Disease and Offers Hope for New Therapies

Newly discovered protein connected to Alzheimer’s disease risk

USC Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Mobility Changes in Aging

Two Health Food Industry Pioneers Support Research on How Diet & Nutrition Affect Alzheimer’s

Small Protein Protects Pancreatic Cells in Model of Type 1 Diabetes

Seven Tips about Alzheimer’s and Brain Health from USC Experts

Hormone helps prevent muscle loss in mice on high fat diets, USC study finds

Body and mind: hormones in the brain may explain how exercise improves metabolism

Newly Discovered Mitochondrial Mutation in the MOTS-c Region Increases the Risk of Diabetes in Japanese Men

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