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A potential new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease

A potential new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCActivation of cyclophilin A (CypA; red upper panels) leads to activation of MMP9 (red lower panels) in CD13+-pericytes (green) in brain capillaries of APOE4 human

A potential new treatment target for Alzheimer's disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCActivation of cyclophilin A (CypA; red upper panels) leads to activation of MMP9 (red lower panels) in CD13+-pericytes (green) in brain capillaries of APOE4 human
The decision to eat may come down to these three neurons

The decision to eat may come down to these three neurons

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityVMHBDNFneurons suppress food intake and body weight. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08098-1Speaking, singing, coughing, la

The decision to eat may come down to these three neurons

by Katherine Fenz,Rockefeller UniversityVMHBDNFneurons suppress food intake and body weight. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08098-1Speaking, singing, coughing, la
Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to

Alzheimer's may hamper ability to perceive pain

(HealthDay)—Alzheimer's disease may affect people's ability to recognize when they are in pain, a new study shows.Undetected pain may allow underlying health issues to go untreated, leading to
Social determinants of health linked to brain MRI outcomes in pediatric MS

Social determinants of health linked to brain MRI outcomes in pediatric MS

by Elana GotkineFor patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with worse brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes, according t

Social determinants of health linked to brain MRI outcomes in pediatric MS

by Elana GotkineFor patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with worse brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) outcomes, according t
A 'chemical metronome': Researchers uncover how astrocytes help the brain's master clock keep time

A 'chemical metronome': Researchers uncover how astrocytes help the brain's master clock keep time

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCharacterization of phase relationship between Syn-jRCaMP1a and Syn-GABASnFR and theirsynchronization across the SCN network and single cells. Cre

A 'chemical metronome': Researchers uncover how astrocytes help the brain's master clock keep time

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCharacterization of phase relationship between Syn-jRCaMP1a and Syn-GABASnFR and theirsynchronization across the SCN network and single cells. Cre
Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAFM has unique capabilities in neurobiology for detailed biomechanical analysis of brain tissues and cells, and also has clinical potential in diagnosing

Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAFM has unique capabilities in neurobiology for detailed biomechanical analysis of brain tissues and cells, and also has clinical potential in diagnosing
Visual mismatch negativity identified as a mechanism of Parkinson's disease psychosis

Visual mismatch negativity identified as a mechanism of Parkinson's disease psychosis

byKing's College LondonGraphical Abstract. Credit:Brain Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae291Reduced brain activity responding to unpredicted visual changes is a

Visual mismatch negativity identified as a mechanism of Parkinson's disease psychosis

byKing's College LondonGraphical Abstract. Credit:Brain Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae291Reduced brain activity responding to unpredicted visual changes is a
Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

byNottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's prote

Toxin in blood of kidney disease patients could contribute to stroke risk, study suggests

byNottingham Trent UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have revealed that a toxin found in the blood of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) damages the body's prote
Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It

Psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer´s disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn addition to memory problems and other cognitive symptoms, most people with Alzheimer's disease also suffer from mental health issues. It
Unlocking the science of sleep: How rest enhances language learning

Unlocking the science of sleep: How rest enhances language learning

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eig

Unlocking the science of sleep: How rest enhances language learning

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep is critical for all sorts of reasons, but a team of international scientists has discovered a new incentive for getting eig
Alzheimer's protein APP regulates learning and social behavior in the healthy brain

Alzheimer's protein APP regulates learning and social behavior in the healthy brain

by Heidelberg UniversityLack of the APP family leads to abnormal positioning of neurons (yellow) in the hippocampus. Neurons lacking APP family proteins show fewer synaptic connections. Credit: S

Alzheimer's protein APP regulates learning and social behavior in the healthy brain

by Heidelberg UniversityLack of the APP family leads to abnormal positioning of neurons (yellow) in the hippocampus. Neurons lacking APP family proteins show fewer synaptic connections. Credit: S
PET points to tau protein as leading culprit in Alzheimer's

PET points to tau protein as leading culprit in Alzheimer's

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTopographical correspondence of tau- but not amyloid-pathology with neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. Right lateral surface of projected z-score image

PET points to tau protein as leading culprit in Alzheimer's

by Society of Nuclear MedicineTopographical correspondence of tau- but not amyloid-pathology with neuronal dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease. Right lateral surface of projected z-score image