Genes expressed in the brain before birth may affect risk of childhood mental illness

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified various genes whose expression in the brain before birth may affect the risk of developing a range of

Updated on: February 03,2024

Genes expressed in the brain before birth may affect risk of childhood mental illness

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified various genes whose expression in the brain before birth may affect the risk of developing a range of

Updated on:February 03,2024

Physical activity level inversely linked to Parkinson's disease in women

by Elana GotkineIn women, a higher physical activity (PA) level is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online May 17 inNeurology.Ber

Updated on: May 16,2024

Physical activity level inversely linked to Parkinson's disease in women

by Elana GotkineIn women, a higher physical activity (PA) level is associated with a lower incidence of Parkinson's disease (PD), according to a study published online May 17 inNeurology.Ber

Updated on:May 16,2024

Halloween can be a scary time for people with dementia. Here's how to help

by Cara MurezWhen there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living withdementia.It is possible to keep a loved

Updated on: May 26,2024

Halloween can be a scary time for people with dementia. Here's how to help

by Cara MurezWhen there are suddenly creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers, Halloween can be frightening for someone living withdementia.It is possible to keep a loved

Updated on:May 26,2024

SARS-CoV-2 virus found to migrate within neurons and infect the brain

byPasteur InstituteClinical profile of hamsters infected with SARS-CoV-2 original virus (Wuhan), the recombinant Wuhan/ΔORF7ab or the variants of concern (VoC) Gamma, Delta, and Omicron/BA.1.&nb

Updated on: January 12,2024

SARS-CoV-2 virus found to migrate within neurons and infect the brain

byPasteur InstituteClinical profile of hamsters infected with SARS-CoV-2 original virus (Wuhan), the recombinant Wuhan/ΔORF7ab or the variants of concern (VoC) Gamma, Delta, and Omicron/BA.1.&nb

Updated on:January 12,2024

Benefits of garlic extend to Alzheimer's

by Dr Laura Glitsos,ParticleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile garlic breath might not be good for your social life, Curtin University researchers have found a certain garlic extract that may fight

Updated on: May 20,2024

Benefits of garlic extend to Alzheimer's

by Dr Laura Glitsos,ParticleCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile garlic breath might not be good for your social life, Curtin University researchers have found a certain garlic extract that may fight

Updated on:May 20,2024

Down syndrome research untangles therapeutic possibilities for Alzheimer's

by University of California - San DiegoMichael Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., UC San Diego Health. Credit: UC San Diego HealthMore than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease (AD). O

Updated on: February 26,2024

Down syndrome research untangles therapeutic possibilities for Alzheimer's

by University of California - San DiegoMichael Rafii, M.D., Ph.D., UC San Diego Health. Credit: UC San Diego HealthMore than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease (AD). O

Updated on:February 26,2024

Alzheimer's diagnosis, management improved by brain scans

by Alzheimer's AssociationAmyloid-positive (left) and amyloid-negative (right) PET scans can respectively be used to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease in individuals with memory loss or

Updated on: April 25,2024

Alzheimer's diagnosis, management improved by brain scans

by Alzheimer's AssociationAmyloid-positive (left) and amyloid-negative (right) PET scans can respectively be used to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease in individuals with memory loss or

Updated on:April 25,2024

Studies identify novel underpinnings of genetic ALS

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLeft: Neuron at the motor cortex of a C9ORF72 patient stained for MAP2 and rRNA, showing the pattern of expression of ribosomal RNA in a human neuron mos

Updated on: January 10,2024

Studies identify novel underpinnings of genetic ALS

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLeft: Neuron at the motor cortex of a C9ORF72 patient stained for MAP2 and rRNA, showing the pattern of expression of ribosomal RNA in a human neuron mos

Updated on:January 10,2024

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

by Temple UniversityDomenico Praticò, MD, Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer's Research, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology, and Director of t

Updated on: May 26,2024

Sorting protein in neurons defends against neurodegenerative disease

by Temple UniversityDomenico Praticò, MD, Scott Richards North Star Foundation Chair for Alzheimer's Research, Professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Microbiology, and Director of t

Updated on:May 26,2024

Resolve to get a free memory screening in 2024

by Dennis ThompsonThere are so many New Year's resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say.Memory screenings consist of a series of

Updated on: January 09,2024

Resolve to get a free memory screening in 2024

by Dennis ThompsonThere are so many New Year's resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say.Memory screenings consist of a series of

Updated on:January 09,2024

Gene variant may help protect against Alzheimer's disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in collaboration with the University of Antioquia, Schepens Eye

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene variant may help protect against Alzheimer's disease

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), in collaboration with the University of Antioquia, Schepens Eye

Updated on:June 14,2024

Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how

by Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad, Alec Greaves-Tunnell and Julien Bloch,The ConversationDeep-brain stimulation is one form of neurostimulation currently used to treat Parkinson’s and depression.The co

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain stimulation can rewire and heal damaged neural connections, but it isn't clear how

by Azadeh Yazdan-Shahmorad, Alec Greaves-Tunnell and Julien Bloch,The ConversationDeep-brain stimulation is one form of neurostimulation currently used to treat Parkinson’s and depression.The co

Updated on:February 21,2024