Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

Updated on: January 18,2025

Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

Updated on:January 18,2025

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 26,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 26,2024

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on: March 07,2024

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on:March 07,2024

LipiDiDiet finds broadly sustainable effects of nutrient intervention in early Alzheimer's

by Saarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTrial participants who received a multinutrient formulation over an extended period of time showed a significantly less rapid deterioration in cogni

Updated on: March 30,2024

LipiDiDiet finds broadly sustainable effects of nutrient intervention in early Alzheimer's

by Saarland UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTrial participants who received a multinutrient formulation over an extended period of time showed a significantly less rapid deterioration in cogni

Updated on:March 30,2024

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on: February 05,2024

Excess body fat tied to lower cognitive scores in adults

(HealthDay)—Both generalized and visceral adiposity are associated with lower cognitive scores throughout midlife, according to a study published online Feb. 1 inJAMA Network Open.Sonia S. Anand

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

Big data initiative discovers new causal pathways in Alzheimer's

by King's College LondonFlowchart of study design. CTL, cognitively normal controls; MCI, mild cognitive impairment; AD, Alzheimer's disease; Aβ, β-amyloid; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; A, a

Updated on: May 20,2024

Big data initiative discovers new causal pathways in Alzheimer's

by King's College LondonFlowchart of study design. CTL, cognitively normal controls; MCI, mild cognitive impairment; AD, Alzheimer's disease; Aβ, β-amyloid; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; A, a

Updated on:May 20,2024

Largescale brain epigenetics study provides new insights into dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study of its kind has unveiled new insights into how genes are regulated in dementia, including discovering 84 new genes linke

Updated on: May 13,2024

Largescale brain epigenetics study provides new insights into dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe largest study of its kind has unveiled new insights into how genes are regulated in dementia, including discovering 84 new genes linke

Updated on:May 13,2024

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Updated on: February 28,2024

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Updated on:February 28,2024

Progress on early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the body, some seemingly harmless proteins have sinister potential. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, the amy

Updated on: April 16,2024

Progress on early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInside the body, some seemingly harmless proteins have sinister potential. In the case of Alzheimer's disease, the amy

Updated on:April 16,2024

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

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

Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports inNeurologythat greater stiffening of the aorta

Updated on: May 22,2024

Arterial stiffening linked to Alzheimer's disease

by Paul Govern,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA research team from Vanderbilt University Medical Center reports inNeurologythat greater stiffening of the aorta

Updated on:May 22,2024