Over 1.2 million people in England and Wales will be living with dementia by 2040

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy 2040, there will be over 1.2 million people living with dementia in England and Wales (an increase of 57% from 2016), largely due to increase

Updated on: May 20,2024

Over 1.2 million people in England and Wales will be living with dementia by 2040

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy 2040, there will be over 1.2 million people living with dementia in England and Wales (an increase of 57% from 2016), largely due to increase

Updated on:May 20,2024

Brain plasticity study: Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible th

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain plasticity study: Oxytocin drives development of neural connections in adult-born neurons

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning a new task, mastering a musical instrument or being able to adapt to the constantly changing environment are all possible th

Updated on:February 21,2024

Structure of adult brain, previously thought to be fixed, is changed by treatment

by European College of NeuropsychopharmacologyRepresentative map of the affected connections in the brain. The number of these connections increased after treatment. Credit: Jonathan ReppleScient

Updated on: February 05,2024

Structure of adult brain, previously thought to be fixed, is changed by treatment

by European College of NeuropsychopharmacologyRepresentative map of the affected connections in the brain. The number of these connections increased after treatment. Credit: Jonathan ReppleScient

Updated on:February 05,2024

Scientists find a determining mechanism for synapse formation in the cerebellum

byMiguel Hernandez University of ElcheExpansion microscopy image with synaptic boutons (green) of climbing fibers on a Purkinje cell (blue) from the cerebellum of a mouse. Credit: CC BY IN-CSIC-

Updated on: July 11,2024

Scientists find a determining mechanism for synapse formation in the cerebellum

byMiguel Hernandez University of ElcheExpansion microscopy image with synaptic boutons (green) of climbing fibers on a Purkinje cell (blue) from the cerebellum of a mouse. Credit: CC BY IN-CSIC-

Updated on:July 11,2024

Weight-loss drug may slow Alzheimer's decline

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA drug prescribed for diabetes and weight loss has been shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients by almos

Updated on: August 26,2024

Weight-loss drug may slow Alzheimer's decline

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsA drug prescribed for diabetes and weight loss has been shown to reduce brain shrinkage in Alzheimer's patients by almos

Updated on:August 26,2024

New findings on physical activity could shape treatment for mild Alzheimer's disease

by University of KansasResearchers say understanding daily patterns of physical activity could help design more effective interventions. Credit: KUFor older adults, physical activity is apt to sh

Updated on: June 05,2024

New findings on physical activity could shape treatment for mild Alzheimer's disease

by University of KansasResearchers say understanding daily patterns of physical activity could help design more effective interventions. Credit: KUFor older adults, physical activity is apt to sh

Updated on:June 05,2024

Researchers one step closer to preventing preeclampsia

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2024). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00058.2023Researchers have identified several differences in DNA methylation in peop

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers one step closer to preventing preeclampsia

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:Physiological Genomics(2024). DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00058.2023Researchers have identified several differences in DNA methylation in peop

Updated on:March 19,2024

New study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimer's disease

by Medical Research CouncilNeurons immunoreactive to AT8, PHF1 or MC1 are segmented in Imaris software and rendered to reveal intracellular X34 staining (β-sheet fibrillary structures), an indica

Updated on: March 02,2024

New study discovers how neurons die in Alzheimer's disease

by Medical Research CouncilNeurons immunoreactive to AT8, PHF1 or MC1 are segmented in Imaris software and rendered to reveal intracellular X34 staining (β-sheet fibrillary structures), an indica

Updated on:March 02,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on:March 13,2024

Leading AI chatbots show dementia-like cognitive decline in tests, raising questions about their future in medicine

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost all leading large language models or "chatbots" show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests widely used to spot ea

Updated on: January 18,2025

Leading AI chatbots show dementia-like cognitive decline in tests, raising questions about their future in medicine

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost all leading large language models or "chatbots" show signs of mild cognitive impairment in tests widely used to spot ea

Updated on:January 18,2025

Researchers identify gene involved in neuronal vulnerability in Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly stages of neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of proteins in discrete populations of brain cell

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers identify gene involved in neuronal vulnerability in Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly stages of neurodegenerative disorders are characterized by the accumulation of proteins in discrete populations of brain cell

Updated on:March 20,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Two short strings of amino acids could pave the way to new treatments

by Ryan O'byrne,University of AlbertaU of A neurologist Jack Jhamandas led a team that found a new treatment significantly improved memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The researche

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Two short strings of amino acids could pave the way to new treatments

by Ryan O'byrne,University of AlbertaU of A neurologist Jack Jhamandas led a team that found a new treatment significantly improved memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease. The researche

Updated on:April 18,2024