Tauvid receives approval for tau pathology imaging

(HealthDay)—Tauvid (flortaucipir F18), a radioactive diagnostic agent, was approved to image tau pathology in patients with cognitive impairment being evaluated for Alzheimer disease, the U.S. Food an

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tauvid receives approval for tau pathology imaging

(HealthDay)—Tauvid (flortaucipir F18), a radioactive diagnostic agent, was approved to image tau pathology in patients with cognitive impairment being evaluated for Alzheimer disease, the U.S. Food an

Updated on:April 02,2024

Researchers explore relation between sleep quality and various physical health parameters

by University of TsukubaCumulative displays of sleep architecture by electroencephalogram-based sleep cluster. The X-axis indicates the time from bed, whereas the Y-axis indicates the percentage

Updated on: May 11,2024

Researchers explore relation between sleep quality and various physical health parameters

by University of TsukubaCumulative displays of sleep architecture by electroencephalogram-based sleep cluster. The X-axis indicates the time from bed, whereas the Y-axis indicates the percentage

Updated on:May 11,2024

New tool can detect tiny protein clumps associated with neurodegenerative disorders

by University of CopenhagenInsulin proteins clumping together. Credit: Jacob Kæstel-HansenThe clumping of proteins is at the root of a wide range of neurodegenerative disorders that affect the br

Updated on: June 15,2024

New tool can detect tiny protein clumps associated with neurodegenerative disorders

by University of CopenhagenInsulin proteins clumping together. Credit: Jacob Kæstel-HansenThe clumping of proteins is at the root of a wide range of neurodegenerative disorders that affect the br

Updated on:June 15,2024

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg

Updated on: March 26,2024

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg

Updated on:March 26,2024

How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal micrographs showing close association between Perineuronal nets (magenta) and astrocytes (green) in mouse cerebral cortex. Credit: Bhanu TewariSynapses are s

Updated on: August 08,2024

How astrocytes and perineuronal nets cooperate to sustain synaptic homeostasis

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressConfocal micrographs showing close association between Perineuronal nets (magenta) and astrocytes (green) in mouse cerebral cortex. Credit: Bhanu TewariSynapses are s

Updated on:August 08,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on: June 05,2024

More education may not protect against dementia

by Universität Duisburg-EssenCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe state of knowledge seemed clear: school education protects against dementia. Every school year is supposed to reduce the risk of developing de

Updated on:June 05,2024

Experiments on mice reveal the parts of the brain involved in motion sickness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIdentification of glutamatergic neuronal subpopulations in the VN. (A)Slc17a6Cremice were bilaterally injected in the VN with a viral vector expressing the Rib

Updated on: January 11,2024

Experiments on mice reveal the parts of the brain involved in motion sickness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIdentification of glutamatergic neuronal subpopulations in the VN. (A)Slc17a6Cremice were bilaterally injected in the VN with a viral vector expressing the Rib

Updated on:January 11,2024

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

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

Alzheimer's linked to the brain's 'garbage disposal service'

by Andrew Spence, The LeadPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers in South Australia have found a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and the

Updated on: April 25,2024

Alzheimer's linked to the brain's 'garbage disposal service'

by Andrew Spence, The LeadPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers in South Australia have found a genetic link between Alzheimer's disease and the

Updated on:April 25,2024

Prospects continue to improve for people with MS, but disease management in older adults presents challenges

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsThe past five years have seen significant advancements in diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but challenges re

Updated on: January 10,2024

Prospects continue to improve for people with MS, but disease management in older adults presents challenges

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsThe past five years have seen significant advancements in diagnosing and treating multiple sclerosis (MS), but challenges re

Updated on:January 10,2024

FDA approves Miplyffa for treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zevra Therapeutics' Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).Miplyffa, i

Updated on: November 11,2024

FDA approves Miplyffa for treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Zevra Therapeutics' Miplyffa (arimoclomol), an oral medication for the treatment of Niemann-Pick disease, type C (NPC).Miplyffa, i

Updated on:November 11,2024

What happens to your brain as you age

Updated on: August 15,2024

What happens to your brain as you age

Updated on:August 15,2024