This iron buildup is harmful because it triggers oxidative stress, a process that damages cells by producing toxic molecules.

Summary: A groundbreaking study reveals that neurons can burn fat, challenging the long-held belief that the brain relies solely on glucose for fuel. Researchers discovered that when glucose is scarce ...

Butterfield, D.A. (2020) Brain Lipid Peroxidation and Alzheimer Disease Synergy between the Butterfield and Mattson Laboratories. Ageing Research Reviews, 64, Article ID 101049.

Scientists at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered a key connection between high levels of iron in the brain and increased cell damage in people who have both Down syndrome and ...