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

Researchers use MRI scans and karaoke to better understand the nature of blushing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAssociations between task activity and individual differences in blushing as indexed by cheek temperature increase. (a) Regions with parameter estimates for watching singi

Updated on: July 30,2024

Researchers use MRI scans and karaoke to better understand the nature of blushing

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressAssociations between task activity and individual differences in blushing as indexed by cheek temperature increase. (a) Regions with parameter estimates for watching singi

Updated on:July 30,2024

Increased risk of dying during pregnancy for women with epilepsy calls for improved care

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with epilepsy are four times more likely to die during pregnancy and their babies are 50% more likely to suffer illness or death. These are

Updated on: August 08,2024

Increased risk of dying during pregnancy for women with epilepsy calls for improved care

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen with epilepsy are four times more likely to die during pregnancy and their babies are 50% more likely to suffer illness or death. These are

Updated on:August 08,2024

Wireless neural interface could be used for drug delivery to deep brain regions

Updated on: September 28,2025

Wireless neural interface could be used for drug delivery to deep brain regions

Updated on:September 28,2025

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

Updated on: July 31,2024

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

Updated on:July 31,2024

Scientists uncover new biallelic repeat expansion leading to mitochondrial encephalopathy

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterCredit:npj Genomic Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41525-024-00429-5Mitochondrial diseases are among the most prevalent hereditary metabolic d

Updated on: November 22,2024

Scientists uncover new biallelic repeat expansion leading to mitochondrial encephalopathy

by Juntendo University Research Promotion CenterCredit:npj Genomic Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41525-024-00429-5Mitochondrial diseases are among the most prevalent hereditary metabolic d

Updated on:November 22,2024

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's diseaseby Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCryo-EM structure of EV-derived tau PHFs from the brains of indi

Updated on: January 15,2025

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's disease

Study explores association between Tau filaments and extracellular vesicles in Alzheimer's diseaseby Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCryo-EM structure of EV-derived tau PHFs from the brains of indi

Updated on:January 15,2025

First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS speak in real time

Updated on: July 08,2025

First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS speak in real time

Updated on:July 08,2025

Neuroscientists show movies 'play out' as an oscillatory symphony in the brain

Updated on: May 15,2025

Neuroscientists show movies 'play out' as an oscillatory symphony in the brain

Updated on:May 15,2025

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

Updated on: November 07,2024

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

Updated on:November 07,2024

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

Updated on: February 27,2024

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

Updated on:February 27,2024

Risk for dementia found to be similar with SGLT2 inhibitors, dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes, the risk for dementia seems similar with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-

Updated on: September 05,2024

Risk for dementia found to be similar with SGLT2 inhibitors, dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes, the risk for dementia seems similar with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-

Updated on:September 05,2024