Alzheimer's tipping point revealed as brain immune cells hit a key transition

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Pathological Visium spots in the brains of octogenarian and centenarian patients. Credit:Nature Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-026-04393-8Researche

Updated on: July 26,2026

Alzheimer's tipping point revealed as brain immune cells hit a key transition

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Pathological Visium spots in the brains of octogenarian and centenarian patients. Credit:Nature Medicine(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-026-04393-8Researche

Updated on:July 26,2026

Researchers use nasal stem cells to help nerves regrow in damaged limbs

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityIn cases of serious injury, reconstructive surgeons often need Schwann cells to repair damaged nerves. Researchers have a new method to create them. Credit: Alyssa

Updated on: June 04,2026

Researchers use nasal stem cells to help nerves regrow in damaged limbs

by Noah Lloyd,Northeastern UniversityIn cases of serious injury, reconstructive surgeons often need Schwann cells to repair damaged nerves. Researchers have a new method to create them. Credit: Alyssa

Updated on:June 04,2026

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on: July 21,2026

Air pollution may be harming your brain's 'encyclopedia'

by Lisa Howard,UC DavisDistribution of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter<2.5µm in diameter for 17-year average from 2000 to 2016 across California. Credit:Alzheimer&#3

Updated on:July 21,2026

2024 saw Parkinson disease death rate of 72 per 100,000 adults aged 65 and older

by Elana GotkineThe age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data briefpublishedby the National Center for Healt

Updated on: June 23,2026

2024 saw Parkinson disease death rate of 72 per 100,000 adults aged 65 and older

by Elana GotkineThe age-adjusted Parkinson disease death rate among adults aged 65 years and older declined from 2021 to 2024, according to a June 4 data briefpublishedby the National Center for Healt

Updated on:June 23,2026

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

Updated on: July 23,2026

Psychological course could be support for caregivers of people with dementia

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe neglected psychological support needs for caregivers of people with dementia in the UK could soon be addressed with a

Updated on:July 23,2026

Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on: June 24,2026

Potential gene therapy for late-stage Parkinson's side-effects uncovered

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityAntagonism of A2aR and knockdown of GluN2B-NMDARs in iSPNs attenuate LID behaviors. Credit:Neuron(2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2026.04.023Northwestern Medicine

Updated on:June 24,2026

Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible—according to Uni

Updated on: May 27,2026

Simple blood test could spot dementia years earlier, research shows

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Artem Podrez from PexelsA blood test could help identify people at higher risk of cognitive decline years before a traditional diagnosis is possible—according to Uni

Updated on:May 27,2026

Language processing requires rapid cross-talk across brain regions, researchers discover

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonSchema of main effects of concreteness across multiple processing windows. Credit:PLOS Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003723Multiple re

Updated on: June 15,2026

Language processing requires rapid cross-talk across brain regions, researchers discover

byUniversity of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonSchema of main effects of concreteness across multiple processing windows. Credit:PLOS Biology(2026). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.3003723Multiple re

Updated on:June 15,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on: June 28,2026

Brain 'growth charts' map white matter changes across the human lifespan

byKeck School of Medicine of USCStatistical charts compiled from a large population allow brain abnormalities to be detected in new individuals. Credit: Stevens INIResearchers at the USC Mark and Mary

Updated on:June 28,2026

Newly identified chronic pain circuit offers pathways to new treatments

by Ula Chrobak,Stanford UniversityA new map of a brain circuit specific to chronic pain suggests a promising route to treatment for theroughly 60 million Americans living with persistent pain, accordi

Updated on: May 31,2026

Newly identified chronic pain circuit offers pathways to new treatments

by Ula Chrobak,Stanford UniversityA new map of a brain circuit specific to chronic pain suggests a promising route to treatment for theroughly 60 million Americans living with persistent pain, accordi

Updated on:May 31,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on: June 24,2026

AI decodes epilepsy signals in brain waves before seizures appear

byUniversity of DelawareAustin Brockmeier (left) and Amanda Hernan (right) converse in the north atrium of UD's Health Sciences Complex, where their collaboration began after Brockmeier presented

Updated on:June 24,2026

Antibody fragment prevents hemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Biomolecules(2025). DOI: 10.3390/biom15111602In 2025, the European Medicines Agency approved two antibodies for Alzheimer's disease: lecanemab (LeqembiTM

Updated on: July 24,2026

Antibody fragment prevents hemorrhages associated with new Alzheimer's treatments

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Biomolecules(2025). DOI: 10.3390/biom15111602In 2025, the European Medicines Agency approved two antibodies for Alzheimer's disease: lecanemab (LeqembiTM

Updated on:July 24,2026