Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Sheila Tsau"
- Sheila Tsau's research focuses on the role of iron metabolism in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis, suggesting that iron sequestration may contribute to functional deficiencies that accelerate neurodegeneration.
- She has explored innovative therapeutic approaches, such as the repurposing of D-Cycloserine for Krabbe disease, addressing the limitations of existing treatments like hemopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Tsau's studies also investigate behavioral outcomes related to neurological procedures, such as the implications of craniectomy in rat models, providing insights into anxiety conditions related to cranial defects.