A participatory research project tackling Alzheimer's disease

by Egle Marija Ramanauskaite,Public Library of ScienceCredit: Human Computation Institute CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, Graphic by PachecoDesignlab.comEarlier this year, weintroducedyou to WeCure

Updated on: February 28,2024

A participatory research project tackling Alzheimer's disease

by Egle Marija Ramanauskaite,Public Library of ScienceCredit: Human Computation Institute CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0, Graphic by PachecoDesignlab.comEarlier this year, weintroducedyou to WeCure

Updated on:February 28,2024

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet

Updated on: March 07,2024

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study finds long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOverall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study finds long-term stroke survival improving, but racial disparities remain

byUniversity of CincinnatiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOverall rates of long-term survival following stroke are improving, but Black individuals experience worse long-term outcomes compared

Updated on:July 17,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

Researchers use MRI to predict Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAreas of reduced fractional anisotropy -- a diffusion MR imaging marker of white matter damage -- in 20 persons who develop Alzheimer's dementia compar

Updated on: March 09,2024

Researchers use MRI to predict Alzheimer's disease

by Radiological Society of North AmericaAreas of reduced fractional anisotropy -- a diffusion MR imaging marker of white matter damage -- in 20 persons who develop Alzheimer's dementia compar

Updated on:March 09,2024

Brain-inspired neural networks reveal insights into biological basis of relational learning

Updated on: February 28,2025

Brain-inspired neural networks reveal insights into biological basis of relational learning

Updated on:February 28,2025

Researchers identify new gene linked to amyloid beta plaque buildup in Alzheimer's disease

by Indiana UniversityLeft hemisphere of J. Piłsudski's brain, lateral view. Credit: public domainIn a newly published study, a multi-institutional team led by scientists at the Indiana Univer

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers identify new gene linked to amyloid beta plaque buildup in Alzheimer's disease

by Indiana UniversityLeft hemisphere of J. Piłsudski's brain, lateral view. Credit: public domainIn a newly published study, a multi-institutional team led by scientists at the Indiana Univer

Updated on:February 26,2024

Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging

byTel-Aviv UniversityA person walking in a state-of-the-art gait lab, with a wearable sensor positioned on his lower back. He is walking over a gait mat embedded with force-sensitive sensors. Th

Updated on: July 17,2024

Accurate and continuous remote monitoring of step length can be sensitive marker for neurological diseases and aging

byTel-Aviv UniversityA person walking in a state-of-the-art gait lab, with a wearable sensor positioned on his lower back. He is walking over a gait mat embedded with force-sensitive sensors. Th

Updated on:July 17,2024

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a

Updated on:May 13,2024

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on: July 04,2024

Focused ultrasound may open door to Alzheimer's treatment

by Radiological Society of North AmericaMRI and fused CT image shows three target sites selected in the brain within the hippocampus, a structure critical for memory and affected in patients with

Updated on:July 04,2024

The cloud facilitates independent living for the elderly

by CORDISCredit: Maria Fernanda Cabrera UmpiérrezAging can be accompanied by cognitive deterioration that may affect life quality and possibly safety. EU research has developed a range of ICT sol

Updated on: March 09,2024

The cloud facilitates independent living for the elderly

by CORDISCredit: Maria Fernanda Cabrera UmpiérrezAging can be accompanied by cognitive deterioration that may affect life quality and possibly safety. EU research has developed a range of ICT sol

Updated on:March 09,2024

Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer's across generations

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityMice with AD-like symptoms receiving supplemental levels of choline in the womb improved their spatial memory. A second generation bred from these cholin

Updated on: April 29,2024

Essential nutrient may help fight Alzheimer's across generations

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityMice with AD-like symptoms receiving supplemental levels of choline in the womb improved their spatial memory. A second generation bred from these cholin

Updated on:April 29,2024