Alzheimer's may have once spread from person to person, but the risk of that happening today is incredibly low

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn article published this week in the journalNature Medicinedocuments

Updated on: March 08,2024

Alzheimer's may have once spread from person to person, but the risk of that happening today is incredibly low

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAn article published this week in the journalNature Medicinedocuments

Updated on:March 08,2024

Researchers propose framework to identify food selectivity origins in the brain

Updated on: March 25,2025

Researchers propose framework to identify food selectivity origins in the brain

Updated on:March 25,2025

Concussion history in NCAA athletes yields mixed health outcomes

Updated on: October 31,2025

Concussion history in NCAA athletes yields mixed health outcomes

Updated on:October 31,2025

'Zap-and-freeze' snapshots catch brain cells in the act of learning

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityLeft: a resting human synapse containing small vesicles that hold neurotransmitters. Right: a synapse that was rapidly frozen 100 milliseconds after an action potential

Updated on: December 29,2025

'Zap-and-freeze' snapshots catch brain cells in the act of learning

by Anne Grimm,Leipzig UniversityLeft: a resting human synapse containing small vesicles that hold neurotransmitters. Right: a synapse that was rapidly frozen 100 milliseconds after an action potential

Updated on:December 29,2025

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Updated on: February 27,2024

Anticholinergics may not be best choice for rehab patients with dementia

by Pennsylvania State UniversityDuring rehabilitation following an acute hospital stay, medications that block neurotransmitters may be overprescribed to older patients suffering from delirium su

Updated on:February 27,2024

High-density brain probe reveals distinctive electrical patterns of cell types during behavior

Updated on: October 30,2025

High-density brain probe reveals distinctive electrical patterns of cell types during behavior

Updated on:October 30,2025

Computer games could level up cognitive function in people living with dementia

Updated on: September 27,2025

Computer games could level up cognitive function in people living with dementia

Updated on:September 27,2025

Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy Valentine's day

Updated on: March 08,2024

Helping a loved one with dementia enjoy Valentine's day

Updated on:March 08,2024

Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain

Updated on: June 12,2025

Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain

Updated on:June 12,2025

Language barriers could contribute to higher aggression in people with dementia

by Edith Cowan UniversityPrevelance of each NPI domain for immigrants and non-immigrants. NPI: neuropsychiatric inventory. Differences between the groups at the .05 level and .001 level are marke

Updated on: March 08,2024

Language barriers could contribute to higher aggression in people with dementia

by Edith Cowan UniversityPrevelance of each NPI domain for immigrants and non-immigrants. NPI: neuropsychiatric inventory. Differences between the groups at the .05 level and .001 level are marke

Updated on:March 08,2024

Study detects cognitive changes in older drivers using in-vehicle sensors

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe driver-facing camera is mounted in the left corner of the windshield and is directed to the driver's face to analyze his/her behavior and facial expressions.

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study detects cognitive changes in older drivers using in-vehicle sensors

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe driver-facing camera is mounted in the left corner of the windshield and is directed to the driver's face to analyze his/her behavior and facial expressions.

Updated on:March 08,2024

Game-based training boosts memory and brain function in early dementia, studies find

Updated on: September 28,2025

Game-based training boosts memory and brain function in early dementia, studies find

Updated on:September 28,2025