Exercise results in larger brain size and lowered dementia risk

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the landmark Framingham Heart Study to assess how physical activity affects the size of the brain and one's risk for dev

Updated on: May 22,2024 6

Exercise results in larger brain size and lowered dementia risk

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing the landmark Framingham Heart Study to assess how physical activity affects the size of the brain and one's risk for dev

Updated on:May 22,2024 6

Mice with frequent flier miles advance the Alzheimer's cause

by University of KentuckyOlivier Thibault's lab at UK uses calcium imaging techniques to measure how neurons are affected over time. Thibault leads one of four groups in a multi-center grant

Updated on: June 01,2024 5

Mice with frequent flier miles advance the Alzheimer's cause

by University of KentuckyOlivier Thibault's lab at UK uses calcium imaging techniques to measure how neurons are affected over time. Thibault leads one of four groups in a multi-center grant

Updated on:June 01,2024 5

Alzheimer's drug may help maintain mitochondrial function in muscles as it slows cognitive decline

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA common treatment for Alzheimer's disease may help people with the earliest stages of the disease maintain mitochondrial fun

Updated on: April 23,2024 13

Alzheimer's drug may help maintain mitochondrial function in muscles as it slows cognitive decline

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA common treatment for Alzheimer's disease may help people with the earliest stages of the disease maintain mitochondrial fun

Updated on:April 23,2024 13

Finding the sweet spot in brain development: Study discovers receptor protein regulates timing of temporary connections

by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of the somatosensory cortex in a young mouse brain. A key receptor protein named mGluR1 (green) is necessary to prime sensory circui

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

Finding the sweet spot in brain development: Study discovers receptor protein regulates timing of temporary connections

by Luis Sandoval,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryA cross-section of the somatosensory cortex in a young mouse brain. A key receptor protein named mGluR1 (green) is necessary to prime sensory circui

Updated on:July 08,2024 0

Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenNon-functioning parts of the cell like damaged peroxisomes (pictured in yellow) are not recycled properly. On the right is an image from the Kim-Bandsma lab showi

Updated on: April 18,2024 0

Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenNon-functioning parts of the cell like damaged peroxisomes (pictured in yellow) are not recycled properly. On the right is an image from the Kim-Bandsma lab showi

Updated on:April 18,2024 0

New clues to early development of schizophrenia

byElsevierDerivation and characterization of hCSs. (A) Experimental design of the study. (B) Main growth factors and media used for neural induction and differentiation. DM and SB are SMAD inhib

Updated on: January 12,2024 11

New clues to early development of schizophrenia

byElsevierDerivation and characterization of hCSs. (A) Experimental design of the study. (B) Main growth factors and media used for neural induction and differentiation. DM and SB are SMAD inhib

Updated on:January 12,2024 11

Connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice

by John Spizzirri,Argonne National LaboratoryFigure 1. Experimental design for dopamine connectomics. (A) Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) expressing Cre-dependent Apex2 were bilaterally injected

Updated on: February 05,2024 7

Connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice

by John Spizzirri,Argonne National LaboratoryFigure 1. Experimental design for dopamine connectomics. (A) Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) expressing Cre-dependent Apex2 were bilaterally injected

Updated on:February 05,2024 7

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on: February 26,2024 16

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on:February 26,2024 16

Restoring 'chaperone' protein may prevent plaque build-up in Alzheimer's

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDAXX (red color at top) prevents the aggregation of mutant p53 protein associated with cancers (dark green color at bottom) in cell

Updated on: June 11,2024 7

Restoring 'chaperone' protein may prevent plaque build-up in Alzheimer's

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaDAXX (red color at top) prevents the aggregation of mutant p53 protein associated with cancers (dark green color at bottom) in cell

Updated on:June 11,2024 7

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on: April 02,2024 19

Alzheimer's: Protective immune cells active decades before symptom onset

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's disease, the immune cells of the brain—the "mi

Updated on:April 02,2024 19

Antipsychotic drugs likely overprescribed to homebound patients with dementia, study finds

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyindicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriatel

Updated on: March 02,2024 15

Antipsychotic drugs likely overprescribed to homebound patients with dementia, study finds

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyindicates that antipsychotics are likely overprescribed and used inappropriatel

Updated on:March 02,2024 15

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on: March 13,2024 5

Neuroscientists explore how the brain makes decisions

byHarvard Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists have gained new insights into how neurons in the brain communicate during a decision, and how the connections between neurons

Updated on:March 13,2024 5