How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the br

Updated on: April 18,2024

How toxic protein spreads in Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Toxic versions of the protein tau are believed to cause death of neurons of the br

Updated on:April 18,2024

Alzheimer's and dementia: Understand wandering and how to address it

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWandering and becoming lost is common among people with Alzheimer's disease or other disorders causing dementia. This behavior can happen i

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's and dementia: Understand wandering and how to address it

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWandering and becoming lost is common among people with Alzheimer's disease or other disorders causing dementia. This behavior can happen i

Updated on:April 20,2024

Pioneering surgical approach set to pave the way for hearing loss treatment

byUniversity of SheffieldDrawing showing the trajectory for injection to the cochlear nerve in the internal auditory meatus via the round window. Image by Karin Lodin. Credit:Scientific Re

Updated on: November 27,2024

Pioneering surgical approach set to pave the way for hearing loss treatment

byUniversity of SheffieldDrawing showing the trajectory for injection to the cochlear nerve in the internal auditory meatus via the round window. Image by Karin Lodin. Credit:Scientific Re

Updated on:November 27,2024

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss

Updated on: June 18,2024

Could disease pathogens be the dark matter behind Alzheimer's disease?

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityCould viruses, bacteria or other infectious pathogens play a role in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease? A new Viewpoint article discuss

Updated on:June 18,2024

Researchers find regional variations in concussion diagnoses

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussi

Updated on: September 03,2024

Researchers find regional variations in concussion diagnoses

by Marco Schimizzi,Michigan State UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageResearchers in Michigan State University's Department of Kinesiology found significant geographic variations in concussi

Updated on:September 03,2024

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on:March 30,2024

Breakthrough research reveals a new target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)A 3D visualization of lectin-stained blood vessels (magenta) and Thioflavin-S–positive (yellow) amyloid plaques in the brain of a mouse model of A

Updated on: February 26,2024

Breakthrough research reveals a new target for Alzheimer's disease treatment

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)A 3D visualization of lectin-stained blood vessels (magenta) and Thioflavin-S–positive (yellow) amyloid plaques in the brain of a mouse model of A

Updated on:February 26,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on: May 22,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on:May 22,2024

Fecal implants drive behavioral and cognitive changes in Alzheimer's model

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in mice for the first time draws a definitive causal connection between changes in the gut microbiome

Updated on: June 01,2024

Fecal implants drive behavioral and cognitive changes in Alzheimer's model

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research in mice for the first time draws a definitive causal connection between changes in the gut microbiome

Updated on:June 01,2024

Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers studied the molecules produced by astrocytes, like those pictured, to understand how the cells play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders. Credit: Salk Institut

Updated on: February 03,2024

Beyond neurons: How cells called astrocytes contribute to brain disorders

by Salk InstituteSalk researchers studied the molecules produced by astrocytes, like those pictured, to understand how the cells play a role in neurodevelopmental disorders. Credit: Salk Institut

Updated on:February 03,2024

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's come from patient who evaded disease, despite genetics

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.029Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking d

Updated on: February 24,2024

Clues to preventing Alzheimer's come from patient who evaded disease, despite genetics

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.029Alzheimer's disease has plagued one large Colombian family for generations, striking d

Updated on:February 24,2024

Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShort telomeres in midlife are associated with a higher risk of develo

Updated on: May 22,2024

Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShort telomeres in midlife are associated with a higher risk of develo

Updated on:May 22,2024