Active ingredient in cannabis protects aging brain cells

by Salk InstituteHealthy mitochondria (green); mitochondria showing the effects of oxidative stress (blue); and oxidative stress with CBN (red). Insets show higher magnification of the structure

Updated on: February 18,2024

Active ingredient in cannabis protects aging brain cells

by Salk InstituteHealthy mitochondria (green); mitochondria showing the effects of oxidative stress (blue); and oxidative stress with CBN (red). Insets show higher magnification of the structure

Updated on:February 18,2024

New review suggests evaluating Tibetan medicinal herb as potential treatment for mild cognitive impairment

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressCredit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1484040Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well

Updated on: November 07,2024

New review suggests evaluating Tibetan medicinal herb as potential treatment for mild cognitive impairment

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressCredit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1484040Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well

Updated on:November 07,2024

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on: January 08,2025

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on:January 08,2025

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on: June 20,2024

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on:June 20,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on: March 02,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on:March 02,2024

How humans continuously adapt while walking stably

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA hierarchical framework for locomotor adaptation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53416-wResearchers have develope

Updated on: January 15,2025

How humans continuously adapt while walking stably

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA hierarchical framework for locomotor adaptation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53416-wResearchers have develope

Updated on:January 15,2025

Ultrasound exposure improves depressive behavior in rodents

by Tokyo University of ScienceEffects of recorded 50-kHz USV exposure on hyperemotionality in olfactory bulbectomized (OB) rats (a). Hyperemotionality scores were measured before and after ultras

Updated on: February 03,2024

Ultrasound exposure improves depressive behavior in rodents

by Tokyo University of ScienceEffects of recorded 50-kHz USV exposure on hyperemotionality in olfactory bulbectomized (OB) rats (a). Hyperemotionality scores were measured before and after ultras

Updated on:February 03,2024

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on: March 07,2024

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on:March 07,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on: April 01,2024

MRI's may be initial window into CTE diagnosis in living; approach may shave years off diagnosis

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) cannot yet be diagnosed during life, a new study provides the best evidence to

Updated on:April 01,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on: May 13,2024

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

Updated on:May 13,2024

Brain organoids reveal autism biology and potential treatments

byThe Scripps Research InstituteA cerebral organoid showing rosettes (or whirls) of newly developing and migrating new neurons (shown in purplish-red). Credit: Scripps ResearchUsing stem cells g

Updated on: November 07,2024

Brain organoids reveal autism biology and potential treatments

byThe Scripps Research InstituteA cerebral organoid showing rosettes (or whirls) of newly developing and migrating new neurons (shown in purplish-red). Credit: Scripps ResearchUsing stem cells g

Updated on:November 07,2024

Bag of words test for Alzheimer's disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA positive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be made definitively postmortem. However, there are many symptoms that become

Updated on: April 18,2024

Bag of words test for Alzheimer's disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA positive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be made definitively postmortem. However, there are many symptoms that become

Updated on:April 18,2024