Seeing Alzheimer's disease

by University of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaWhat if we could diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) by looking into a person's eyes?A retinal scan technique, developed

Updated on: April 02,2024

Seeing Alzheimer's disease

by University of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaWhat if we could diagnose early-stage Alzheimer's disease (AD) by looking into a person's eyes?A retinal scan technique, developed

Updated on:April 02,2024

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on: July 11,2024

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on:July 11,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on: March 07,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on:March 07,2024

Ultra-thin, flexible probe provides neural interface that's minimally invasive and long-lasting

by University of California - San DiegoA small capsule supporting the neural probe, with a closeup of the microfiber tip. Credit: Spencer WardResearchers at the University of California San Diego

Updated on: February 05,2024

Ultra-thin, flexible probe provides neural interface that's minimally invasive and long-lasting

by University of California - San DiegoA small capsule supporting the neural probe, with a closeup of the microfiber tip. Credit: Spencer WardResearchers at the University of California San Diego

Updated on:February 05,2024

Brain imaging can predict Alzheimer's-related memory loss

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have imaged tau protein in the brains of living patients with Alzheimer's disease. The amount and spr

Updated on: May 13,2024

Brain imaging can predict Alzheimer's-related memory loss

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Karolinska InstitutetResearchers at Karolinska Institutet have imaged tau protein in the brains of living patients with Alzheimer's disease. The amount and spr

Updated on:May 13,2024

Education, intelligence may protect cognition, but don't prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePet scan. Credit: Rebecca GottesmanIn a search for clues to what may delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists repo

Updated on: June 24,2024

Education, intelligence may protect cognition, but don't prevent Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePet scan. Credit: Rebecca GottesmanIn a search for clues to what may delay or prevent Alzheimer's disease, Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists repo

Updated on:June 24,2024

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome

Updated on:April 08,2024

Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

Updated on: March 28,2024

Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

Updated on:March 28,2024

Different 'subtypes' of Alzheimer's may be linked to different modifications of the tau protein

by Massachusetts General HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new study reveals a possible biological reason that Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: April 07,2024

Different 'subtypes' of Alzheimer's may be linked to different modifications of the tau protein

by Massachusetts General HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new study reveals a possible biological reason that Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:April 07,2024

Caregiver burden in dementia during the COVID-19 crisis

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaregivers of people with dementia and milder forms of neurocognitive disorder bear a heavy burden. They are constantly confronted with challenging symptoms a

Updated on: March 30,2024

Caregiver burden in dementia during the COVID-19 crisis

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainCaregivers of people with dementia and milder forms of neurocognitive disorder bear a heavy burden. They are constantly confronted with challenging symptoms a

Updated on:March 30,2024

A 'low dose aspirin' for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

by University of KentuckyLinda Van Eldik in her lab at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Van Eldik's drug candidate, which might function as a sort of "low-dose aspirin" for the pr

Updated on: March 13,2024

A 'low dose aspirin' for dementia? Drug ready for first in-human testing

by University of KentuckyLinda Van Eldik in her lab at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Van Eldik's drug candidate, which might function as a sort of "low-dose aspirin" for the pr

Updated on:March 13,2024

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