Brain cell death in ALS, dementia tied to loss of key biochemical transport structure in nucleus

by Vanessa McMains,Johns Hopkins University(Top) The nuclear pore protein Pom121 in healthy brain cells. (Bottom) Brain cells with an ALS/dementia genetic mutation have less of the nuclear pore

Updated on: June 14,2024 6

Brain cell death in ALS, dementia tied to loss of key biochemical transport structure in nucleus

by Vanessa McMains,Johns Hopkins University(Top) The nuclear pore protein Pom121 in healthy brain cells. (Bottom) Brain cells with an ALS/dementia genetic mutation have less of the nuclear pore

Updated on:June 14,2024 6

Scientists map the neural pathways for vomiting after eating infected food

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe urge to vomit after eating contaminated food is the body's natural defensive response to get rid of bacterial toxins. However, the process of

Updated on: June 03,2024 3

Scientists map the neural pathways for vomiting after eating infected food

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe urge to vomit after eating contaminated food is the body's natural defensive response to get rid of bacterial toxins. However, the process of

Updated on:June 03,2024 3

Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. DZNE researchers report this in the journal&nbs

Updated on: April 29,2024 17

Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. DZNE researchers report this in the journal&nbs

Updated on:April 29,2024 17

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Scientists may have discovered how to diagnose elusive neuro disorder

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: Wikimedia CommonsProgressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), a mysterious and deadly neurological disorder, usually goes undiagnosed until after a pati

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with

Updated on: April 10,2024 10

Alzheimer's disease destroys neurons that keep us awake

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers and caregivers have noted that excessive daytime napping can develop long before the memory problems associated with

Updated on:April 10,2024 10

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

Brain changes may help track dementia, even before diagnosis

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before a dementia diagnosis, people with mild cognitive impairment may have different changes in the brain depending on what type of

Updated on: May 18,2024 5

Brain changes may help track dementia, even before diagnosis

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven before a dementia diagnosis, people with mild cognitive impairment may have different changes in the brain depending on what type of

Updated on:May 18,2024 5

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

Updated on: April 07,2024 19

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

Updated on:April 07,2024 19

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on:May 22,2024 8

Dementia may reduce likelihood of a 'good death' for patients with cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the population ages, the number of cancer patients with dementia has increased. A recent study published inGeriatrics & Gerontology International&nbs

Updated on: May 09,2024 4

Dementia may reduce likelihood of a 'good death' for patients with cancer

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs the population ages, the number of cancer patients with dementia has increased. A recent study published inGeriatrics & Gerontology International&nbs

Updated on:May 09,2024 4

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Most seniors with dementia live at home, despite pain, anxiety, poor health

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, most older Americans with advancing dementia remain in their own homes—many until they die. But a ne

Updated on:May 13,2024 8