Using herpes drugs to slow down Alzheimer's disease could become reality

by Umea UniversityThe first clinical study to investigate if herpes virus drugs can have an effect on fundamental Alzheimer's disease processes has been launched at Umeå University in Sweden.

Updated on: March 07,2024

Using herpes drugs to slow down Alzheimer's disease could become reality

by Umea UniversityThe first clinical study to investigate if herpes virus drugs can have an effect on fundamental Alzheimer's disease processes has been launched at Umeå University in Sweden.

Updated on:March 07,2024

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati

Updated on: January 18,2025

Alzheimer's progression tied to stress-induced microglial lipid release

byCUNY Advanced Science Research CenterElectron micrographs show typical microglia in the prefrontal cortex of a 92-year-old healthy female (left) and dark microglia of a 91-year-old female pati

Updated on:January 18,2025

Comparing the polarimetric properties of fresh and preserved brain tissue

by SPIEWhile preserving brain tissue samples in formalin slightly alters their polarimetric properties, they are still similar to those of fresh samples, making them suitable for training machine

Updated on: February 05,2024

Comparing the polarimetric properties of fresh and preserved brain tissue

by SPIEWhile preserving brain tissue samples in formalin slightly alters their polarimetric properties, they are still similar to those of fresh samples, making them suitable for training machine

Updated on:February 05,2024

The middle-aged brain changes a lot—and it's key to understanding dementia

by Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard and Yvonne Nolan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life's clock was ticking fas

Updated on: March 28,2024

The middle-aged brain changes a lot—and it's key to understanding dementia

by Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard and Yvonne Nolan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOur brains change more rapidly at various times of our lives, as though life's clock was ticking fas

Updated on:March 28,2024

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on: March 13,2024

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on:March 13,2024

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on: November 22,2024

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Updated on:November 22,2024

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with

Updated on: February 27,2024

Scientists discover new computerized linguistic approach to detect Alzheimer's disease

by University Health NetworkDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with

Updated on:February 27,2024

Strawberries may fend off Alzheimer's

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCould strawberries as a snack or in your cereal, salads or smoothie help protect your brain from Alzheimer's? Maybe so, according to

Updated on: April 18,2024

Strawberries may fend off Alzheimer's

byRush University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCould strawberries as a snack or in your cereal, salads or smoothie help protect your brain from Alzheimer's? Maybe so, according to

Updated on:April 18,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on: February 28,2024

Colonic diverticular disease linked to dementia risk

(HealthDay)—Colonic diverticular disease appears to be associated with increased risk of dementia in a population from Taiwan, according to a study published online March 31 in theJournal of Gas

Updated on:February 28,2024

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online

Updated on: March 09,2024

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online

Updated on:March 09,2024

Researchers find branched chain amino acid supplementation may aid in concussion recovery

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediat

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers find branched chain amino acid supplementation may aid in concussion recovery

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediat

Updated on:March 28,2024

Alzheimer's research: Inflammatory markers are conspicuous at an early stage

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong before the onset of dementia, there is evidence for increased activity of the brain's immune system. Resea

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's research: Inflammatory markers are conspicuous at an early stage

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLong before the onset of dementia, there is evidence for increased activity of the brain's immune system. Resea

Updated on:April 08,2024