When does the brain process reward and risk? Neuroscientists test a computational model

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyNeural activity in a region of the brain called the anterior insula could utilize a representation of RePE to then decode RiPE at a later time.

Updated on: March 28,2024

When does the brain process reward and risk? Neuroscientists test a computational model

by Cynthia Eller,California Institute of TechnologyNeural activity in a region of the brain called the anterior insula could utilize a representation of RePE to then decode RiPE at a later time.

Updated on:March 28,2024

Digital solutions for dementia care

by Flinders UniversityFlinders University Associate Professor Kate Laver, ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow and occupational therapist. Credit: Flinders UniversityTelehealth delivery of

Updated on: May 09,2024

Digital solutions for dementia care

by Flinders UniversityFlinders University Associate Professor Kate Laver, ARC Discovery Early Career Research Fellow and occupational therapist. Credit: Flinders UniversityTelehealth delivery of

Updated on:May 09,2024

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

Statin use reduces mortality and stroke risk in dementia patients, new study shows

by The European Academy of NeurologyThe use of statins is significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality in dementia patients, new research presented today at the 5th European Acad

Updated on: March 07,2024

Statin use reduces mortality and stroke risk in dementia patients, new study shows

by The European Academy of NeurologyThe use of statins is significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality in dementia patients, new research presented today at the 5th European Acad

Updated on:March 07,2024

Fewer Asians, Blacks, Hispanics eligible for drugs that may delay Alzheimer's progression

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaki

Updated on: June 05,2024

Fewer Asians, Blacks, Hispanics eligible for drugs that may delay Alzheimer's progression

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of anti-amyloid monoclonal antibodies that may slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by breaki

Updated on:June 05,2024

Bench-to-bedside drug design could lead to new Alzheimer's disease treatments

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators has made a breakthrough "bench to bedside" discovery, ten years in

Updated on: May 13,2024

Bench-to-bedside drug design could lead to new Alzheimer's disease treatments

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international team of scientists and pharmaceutical collaborators has made a breakthrough "bench to bedside" discovery, ten years in

Updated on:May 13,2024

No increased dementia risk found in diagnosed celiac patients

by Columbia University Medical CenterA new and comprehensive study by investigators at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center has found that celiac patients are at no inc

Updated on: February 26,2024

No increased dementia risk found in diagnosed celiac patients

by Columbia University Medical CenterA new and comprehensive study by investigators at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center has found that celiac patients are at no inc

Updated on:February 26,2024

Alzheimer's or Lewy body dementia? How patients draw can help determine the type of dementia

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe two most common neurodegenerative dementias are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). There is often an overlap o

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's or Lewy body dementia? How patients draw can help determine the type of dementia

by University of TsukubaCredit: AI-generated imageThe two most common neurodegenerative dementias are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). There is often an overlap o

Updated on:April 20,2024

Unexpected link found between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityBehavioral alterations in MAP6−/−and Kv3.1−/−mice. Adult (3–6 months old) WT B6 (black bars), MAP6−/−(red bars), and Kv3.1−/−(g

Updated on: January 12,2024

Unexpected link found between 2 schizophrenia risk proteins

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityBehavioral alterations in MAP6−/−and Kv3.1−/−mice. Adult (3–6 months old) WT B6 (black bars), MAP6−/−(red bars), and Kv3.1−/−(g

Updated on:January 12,2024

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110

Updated on: April 29,2024

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110

Updated on:April 29,2024

Breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare and life-threatening condition related to sleep apnea

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-023-00018-9Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev's Prof. Gad Vatine

Updated on: April 23,2024

Breakthrough in understanding the cause of a rare and life-threatening condition related to sleep apnea

byBen-Gurion University of the NegevGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44318-023-00018-9Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev's Prof. Gad Vatine

Updated on:April 23,2024

Study uncovers new insights into alternative splicing and disease associations

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityStudy design to create a database of transcripts, called TRAILS (TRAnscriptomic resource of Immune cells using Long-read Sequencing), from different human im

Updated on: June 15,2024

Study uncovers new insights into alternative splicing and disease associations

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityStudy design to create a database of transcripts, called TRAILS (TRAnscriptomic resource of Immune cells using Long-read Sequencing), from different human im

Updated on:June 15,2024