Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty

Updated on: April 10,2024

Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty

Updated on:April 10,2024

Combining long- and short-read sequencing in single cells reveals new mRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

bySanford-Burnham PrebysCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiseases marked by progressive deterioration of the brain—neurodegeneration—have proven challenging to understand and treat. These common

Updated on: January 08,2025

Combining long- and short-read sequencing in single cells reveals new mRNAs in neurodegenerative diseases

bySanford-Burnham PrebysCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiseases marked by progressive deterioration of the brain—neurodegeneration—have proven challenging to understand and treat. These common

Updated on:January 08,2025

New research identifies potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114719Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's diseas

Updated on: September 23,2024

New research identifies potential therapeutic target for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2024.114719Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's diseas

Updated on:September 23,2024

Alzheimer's research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep and other behavioral topics are growing within Alzheimer's disease research, according to a new report released today by Elsevier, a global informati

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep and other behavioral topics are growing within Alzheimer's disease research, according to a new report released today by Elsevier, a global informati

Updated on:April 08,2024

Alzheimer research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Public DomainNeurons that are responsible for new experiences interfere with the signals of neurons that contain memories and thereby distur

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Public DomainNeurons that are responsible for new experiences interfere with the signals of neurons that contain memories and thereby distur

Updated on:April 16,2024

Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers developed DNA-based fluorescent sensors that can detect two different forms of iron (Fe2+and Fe3+) at the same time in cell cultures and in brain

Updated on: April 10,2024

Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers developed DNA-based fluorescent sensors that can detect two different forms of iron (Fe2+and Fe3+) at the same time in cell cultures and in brain

Updated on:April 10,2024

Stressful events in midlife might be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in older ages

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthResults of the voxel-wise analyses show the association between a higher number of SLEs and reduced regional gray matter volumes. Y axes: average gray matt

Updated on: April 06,2024

Stressful events in midlife might be a risk factor for Alzheimer's disease in older ages

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthResults of the voxel-wise analyses show the association between a higher number of SLEs and reduced regional gray matter volumes. Y axes: average gray matt

Updated on:April 06,2024

Scientists describe biomarkers associated with brain injury

by Jilin UniversityBrain injury is a common pathological process during neurological diseases. Understanding the biomarkers produced after a brain injury may not only help in the diagnosis of the dise

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists describe biomarkers associated with brain injury

by Jilin UniversityBrain injury is a common pathological process during neurological diseases. Understanding the biomarkers produced after a brain injury may not only help in the diagnosis of the dise

Updated on:July 17,2024

Do you see what I see? People share same brain responses for colors, study finds

Updated on: September 28,2025

Do you see what I see? People share same brain responses for colors, study finds

Updated on:September 28,2025

Cracking the Alzheimer's code: How brain trauma triggers a hallmark of the disease

Updated on: March 03,2025

Cracking the Alzheimer's code: How brain trauma triggers a hallmark of the disease

Updated on:March 03,2025

How and why music can reduce distress in people with dementia: A blueprint for personalized music therapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsA new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced deme

Updated on: January 12,2025

How and why music can reduce distress in people with dementia: A blueprint for personalized music therapy

byAnglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsA new study has demonstrated for the first time how and why music can reduce distress and agitation for people with advanced deme

Updated on:January 12,2025

Changes in humour may be an early sign of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers at University College London (UCL) have revealed that a change in sense of humour could be an early sign of dementia. The findings could help improve dem

Updated on: February 27,2024

Changes in humour may be an early sign of dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers at University College London (UCL) have revealed that a change in sense of humour could be an early sign of dementia. The findings could help improve dem

Updated on:February 27,2024