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Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have identified a promising method to counteract key biological features of brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease using naturally occurring compounds. … “The strongest risk factor for Alzheimer’s that everyone knows is age. As we age, we have less energy. We developed a technique to measure a particular kind of energy in brain cells called GTP,” said study author Gregory J. Brewer, a professor of biomedical engineering at the University of California, Irvine. Read More

“As people age, their brains show a decline in neuronal energy levels, which limits the ability to remove unwanted proteins and damaged components,” said lead author Gregory Brewer, adjunct professor of biomedical engineering at UC Irvine. “We found that restoring energy levels helps neurons regain this critical cleanup function.” Read More

At the University of California, Irvine, the Henry Samueli School of Engineering is buzzing with activity as students immerse themselves in hands-on learning. At the heart of UCI’s engineering program is the philosophy of translating theory into practice. The help realize this philosophy, the department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) offers more than 20 interdisciplinary project courses …. The goal of these projects is to prepare well-rounded engineers who can tackle real-world problems. The school of engineering is supporting these efforts by opening a new Office for Experiential Learning and an engineering makerspace. Read More

A new study published August 7 in Science presents a detailed investigation into what makes chiton teeth so strong and durable. … The new paper lays out the underlying mechanisms of this process, which the researchers believe could inform future advances in the fabrication of advanced materials. “We can learn a lot from these biological designs and processes,” said [co-author David] Kisailus, a materials scientist at the University of California, [Irvine]. Read More