The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re

Updated on: March 28,2024

The power of neighbors: Neighboring synapses shape learning and memory

by Katrin Bühler,University of BaselA mathematical model reveals how interactions between neighboring contact sites of nerve cells influence learning. Credit: University of Basel, BiozentrumA re

Updated on:March 28,2024

Common degenerative brain disease may begin to develop already in middle age

byUniversity of HelsinkiImmunohistochemical staining with 5G4 antibody against alpha-synuclein in the Tampere Sudden Death Study cohort. Black arrowheads highlight LBs and gray arrowheads point

Updated on: March 28,2024

Common degenerative brain disease may begin to develop already in middle age

byUniversity of HelsinkiImmunohistochemical staining with 5G4 antibody against alpha-synuclein in the Tampere Sudden Death Study cohort. Black arrowheads highlight LBs and gray arrowheads point

Updated on:March 28,2024

Alzheimer's research—intracellular calcium store malfunction leads to brain hyperactivity

by Universitaet TübingenAmyloid proteins (plaques, blue) in the cerebral cortex of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by cortical immune cells (microglia, green). Activated microgli

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's research—intracellular calcium store malfunction leads to brain hyperactivity

by Universitaet TübingenAmyloid proteins (plaques, blue) in the cerebral cortex of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by cortical immune cells (microglia, green). Activated microgli

Updated on:April 16,2024

New discovery could help treat a rare and severe form of amyloidosis

byWileyPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainIn people with a rare condition called light chain amyloidosis, light chain proteins—which are a component of

Updated on: July 11,2024

New discovery could help treat a rare and severe form of amyloidosis

byWileyPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainIn people with a rare condition called light chain amyloidosis, light chain proteins—which are a component of

Updated on:July 11,2024

Study reveals next frontier in reproducible brain imaging for neuroscience discovery

by The Child Mind InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Child Mind Institute has released a paper detailing their pioneering study in the journalNature Human Behaviourtitled, &quot

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study reveals next frontier in reproducible brain imaging for neuroscience discovery

by The Child Mind InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Child Mind Institute has released a paper detailing their pioneering study in the journalNature Human Behaviourtitled, &quot

Updated on:August 08,2024

Both high and low HDL cholesterol tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increa

Updated on: March 02,2024

Both high and low HDL cholesterol tied to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving either high or low levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or "good" cholesterol, is tied to a small increa

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

A promising discovery in a rare neurodegenerative disease

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityGene expression changes in SCA6 cerebellum at disease onset. (a) Timeline of disease progression in SCA6 mouse model. (b) Cerebellar vermis tissue was extrac

Updated on: March 30,2024

A promising discovery in a rare neurodegenerative disease

by Katherine Gombay,McGill UniversityGene expression changes in SCA6 cerebellum at disease onset. (a) Timeline of disease progression in SCA6 mouse model. (b) Cerebellar vermis tissue was extrac

Updated on:March 30,2024

Multivariate analysis improves on cognitive testing in Alzheimer's disease

by Future Science GroupMultivariate analysis of cognitive tests in Alzheimer's disease identifies five distinct groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, and suggests that multivitamins might sl

Updated on: March 07,2024

Multivariate analysis improves on cognitive testing in Alzheimer's disease

by Future Science GroupMultivariate analysis of cognitive tests in Alzheimer's disease identifies five distinct groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, and suggests that multivitamins might sl

Updated on:March 07,2024

Could 'zombie cells' in the skin be aging your brain too?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have found that senescent cells—non-dividing "zombie" cells—accumulate in the skin as people age and may i

Updated on: November 06,2024

Could 'zombie cells' in the skin be aging your brain too?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers have found that senescent cells—non-dividing "zombie" cells—accumulate in the skin as people age and may i

Updated on:November 06,2024

Alzheimer's memory discovery reveals function of brain area affected at onset

by University of St AndrewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer's begi

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's memory discovery reveals function of brain area affected at onset

by University of St AndrewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer's begi

Updated on:April 18,2024

Older Americans' finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis

by Ernie MundellPerhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows.For example, t

Updated on: March 02,2024

Older Americans' finances decline in years before dementia diagnosis

by Ernie MundellPerhaps succumbing to fraudsters or facing mounting bills, older Americans begin losing wealth in the years preceding a definitive dementia diagnosis, new research shows.For example, t

Updated on:March 02,2024