'Jumping' genes yield new clues to origins of neurodegenerative disease

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.011Massive, repetitive stretches of DNA in the human genome may harbor hints ab

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

'Jumping' genes yield new clues to origins of neurodegenerative disease

by Bill Hathaway,Yale UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2022.08.011Massive, repetitive stretches of DNA in the human genome may harbor hints ab

Updated on:January 21,2024 6

Pop a Sleeping Pill, and Your Brain Ends Up with Extra “Trash”

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers investigated how the brain cleans itself during natural sleep—and found that zolpidem seems to interfere with this process.

Updated on: January 25,2025 0

Pop a Sleeping Pill, and Your Brain Ends Up with Extra “Trash”

In a recent study published in Cell, researchers investigated how the brain cleans itself during natural sleep—and found that zolpidem seems to interfere with this process.

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'Black Myth: Wukong' Soars in Sales but Stirs Dizziness Debate

Updated on: August 27,2024 0

'Black Myth: Wukong' Soars in Sales but Stirs Dizziness Debate

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Enhancing deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia

As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or

Updated on: October 31,2023 11

Enhancing deep sleep in older years could stave off dementia

As little as 1 per cent reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27 per cent increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or

Updated on:October 31,2023 11

Investigating the pathogenesis of rare congenital nerve disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityConfocal live microscopy image of mitochondria (MitoTracker/purple) and lysosomes (LysoTracker/green) in a peripheral sensory neuron from mutant Rab7 mic

Updated on: November 26,2023 10

Investigating the pathogenesis of rare congenital nerve disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityConfocal live microscopy image of mitochondria (MitoTracker/purple) and lysosomes (LysoTracker/green) in a peripheral sensory neuron from mutant Rab7 mic

Updated on:November 26,2023 10

Alzheimer's Research Scandal: Aβ56 Findings Falsified, Leading to Wasted Efforts

Updated on: June 26,2024 0

Alzheimer's Research Scandal: Aβ56 Findings Falsified, Leading to Wasted Efforts

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Body appreciation messages can offset negative impact of objectified fitness influencer images

A few words of body appreciation can help counter the negative impact of viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers, according to a Washington State University study.While fitness influe

Updated on: October 31,2023 28

Body appreciation messages can offset negative impact of objectified fitness influencer images

A few words of body appreciation can help counter the negative impact of viewing objectified images of female fitness influencers, according to a Washington State University study.While fitness influe

Updated on:October 31,2023 28

Can Supplements Really Boost Brain Health?

ByBrittany Lubeck, RDPublished on September 29, 2023Medically reviewed byBeth Thomas, PharmDWorldwide, more than 50 million people have dementia, a disease that affects cogniti

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Can Supplements Really Boost Brain Health?

ByBrittany Lubeck, RDPublished on September 29, 2023Medically reviewed byBeth Thomas, PharmDWorldwide, more than 50 million people have dementia, a disease that affects cogniti

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Third major study finds that multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitiv

Updated on: June 29,2024 6

Third major study finds that multivitamin supplements improve memory and slow cognitive aging in older adults

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy 2060, according to the Alzheimer's Association, nearly one in four Americans will be in an age bracket at elevated risk of cognitiv

Updated on:June 29,2024 6

Combination of poor gait and weak hand grip could be early indicators of dementia

by Monash UniversityCumulative incidence and event rates of dementia (A) and cognitive decline (B) by baseline gait and grip groups. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assess

Updated on: May 05,2024 18

Combination of poor gait and weak hand grip could be early indicators of dementia

by Monash UniversityCumulative incidence and event rates of dementia (A) and cognitive decline (B) by baseline gait and grip groups. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assess

Updated on:May 05,2024 18

Neurosurgery: new augmented reality technology helps to complete multiple surgeries

Augmented reality accurate localization, assisting endoscopic cerebral hematoma removal surgeryThe Department of Neurosurgery (Digital/Secure Neurosurgery) of the East Campus accurately localized a

Updated on: October 12,2023 267

Neurosurgery: new augmented reality technology helps to complete multiple surgeries

Augmented reality accurate localization, assisting endoscopic cerebral hematoma removal surgeryThe Department of Neurosurgery (Digital/Secure Neurosurgery) of the East Campus accurately localized a

Updated on:October 12,2023 267

The brain's processing paradox: Study quantifies the speed of human thought

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyArtistic rendering of the brain's "speed limit"—we think, process, and decide at the slow pace of 10 bits per second. Credit: J. Zh

Updated on: January 18,2025 0

The brain's processing paradox: Study quantifies the speed of human thought

by Lori Dajose,California Institute of TechnologyArtistic rendering of the brain's "speed limit"—we think, process, and decide at the slow pace of 10 bits per second. Credit: J. Zh

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