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

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

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
Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer's disease

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer's disease

by University of ExeterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold

Losing control of gene activity in Alzheimer's disease

by University of ExeterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainPioneering research into the mechanisms controlling gene activity in the brain could hold
Alzheimer research: Noise-inducing neurons shut down memories

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

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
New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors

New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors

by Sarah Boudreau,Virginia TechEquivalent sinusoidal-shaped waveforms can be derived from square-shaped waveforms by matching equivalent areas under the curve. (a) and (b) Root mean square calcu

New technique could help treat aggressive brain tumors

by Sarah Boudreau,Virginia TechEquivalent sinusoidal-shaped waveforms can be derived from square-shaped waveforms by matching equivalent areas under the curve. (a) and (b) Root mean square calcu
Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFeeling stressed out increases the likelihood that elderly people will develop mild cognitive impairment—often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's diseas

Stress in older people increases risk for pre-Alzheimer's condition

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFeeling stressed out increases the likelihood that elderly people will develop mild cognitive impairment—often a prelude to full-blown Alzheimer's diseas
Pathway of Alzheimer's degeneration discovered

Pathway of Alzheimer's degeneration discovered

by McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University ha

Pathway of Alzheimer's degeneration discovered

by McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro) of McGill University ha
Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning

Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals rec

Brain injury rehabilitation study reveals neural mechanisms of sleep-dependent motor learning

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research published by scientists at Kessler Foundation provides critical insights into the role of sleep in motor learning for individuals rec
Antibody provide a more exact Alzheimer's diagnosis radioactive tracers

Antibody provide a more exact Alzheimer's diagnosis radioactive tracers

by Uppsala UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have succeeded in passing an antibody through t

Antibody provide a more exact Alzheimer's diagnosis radioactive tracers

by Uppsala UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have succeeded in passing an antibody through t
Beyond Alzheimer's: Study reveals how mix of brain ailments drives dementia

Beyond Alzheimer's: Study reveals how mix of brain ailments drives dementia

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new analysis based on two long-term aging studies—one of Rom

Beyond Alzheimer's: Study reveals how mix of brain ailments drives dementia

by Veterans Affairs Research CommunicationsDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new analysis based on two long-term aging studies—one of Rom
Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin

Social clubs fill gap in dementia support

by University of British ColumbiaCommunity-based social groups could play a crucial role in empowering people with early-onset dementia, according to new UBC research.The study, led by UBC nursin