DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern researchers have developed a DNA vaccine that helps the body protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. These images

Updated on: March 30,2024

DNA vaccine protects against toxic proteins linked to Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterUT Southwestern researchers have developed a DNA vaccine that helps the body protect against toxic proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. These images

Updated on:March 30,2024

Mindset4Dementia app uses AI for next generation screening tool

by Kate Clark,University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of students and doctors, led by UCL medic Hamzah Selim, has launched an innovative app which uses fun brain games t

Updated on: April 01,2024

Mindset4Dementia app uses AI for next generation screening tool

by Kate Clark,University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of students and doctors, led by UCL medic Hamzah Selim, has launched an innovative app which uses fun brain games t

Updated on:April 01,2024

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg

Updated on: November 22,2024

FDA grants orphan drug designation to potential treatment of STXBP1 developmental and epileptic encephalopathy

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHResearch that was carried out by Baylor Colleg

Updated on:November 22,2024

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

Commonly used drug for Alzheimer's disease doubles risk of hospitalization

by Canadian Medical Association JournalPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA drug commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other dementia

Updated on: April 02,2024

Commonly used drug for Alzheimer's disease doubles risk of hospitalization

by Canadian Medical Association JournalPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA drug commonly used to manage symptoms of Alzheimer disease and other dementia

Updated on:April 02,2024

Alzheimer's disease is composed of four distinct subtypes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation and spread of the tau protein in the brain. An international study can no

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's disease is composed of four distinct subtypes

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation and spread of the tau protein in the brain. An international study can no

Updated on:April 16,2024

Preliminary study: Blood treatment is safe, may help treat stiff person syndrome

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStiff person syndrome spectrum disorders are rare autoimmune and neurological disorders that most often cause muscle stiffness and spasms

Updated on: February 03,2024

Preliminary study: Blood treatment is safe, may help treat stiff person syndrome

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainStiff person syndrome spectrum disorders are rare autoimmune and neurological disorders that most often cause muscle stiffness and spasms

Updated on:February 03,2024

Biogen pulls controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen said it was discontinuing Aduhelm to put more resources into Leqembi, a newer Alzheimer's medicine that was fully approved in 2023 under the traditional regulatory pathway.A controversial A

Updated on: March 24,2024

Biogen pulls controversial Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm

Biogen said it was discontinuing Aduhelm to put more resources into Leqembi, a newer Alzheimer's medicine that was fully approved in 2023 under the traditional regulatory pathway.A controversial A

Updated on:March 24,2024

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

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

ANKRD55: A new gene involved in Multiple Sclerosis is discovered

by University of the Basque CountryThis image shows intracellular localization of ANKRD55 in Jurkat, SH-SY5Y and PMA-treated U937 cells. Credit: Koen VandenbroeckMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neur

Updated on: March 26,2024

ANKRD55: A new gene involved in Multiple Sclerosis is discovered

by University of the Basque CountryThis image shows intracellular localization of ANKRD55 in Jurkat, SH-SY5Y and PMA-treated U937 cells. Credit: Koen VandenbroeckMultiple Sclerosis (MS) is a neur

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicSingle-nucleus RNAseq captures glial expression changes in PSP brains. a Nuclei in UMAP space colored by cluster number and grouped by its cell type. b Average expres

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers discover new molecular drug targets for progressive neurological disorder

by Lynda De Widt,Mayo ClinicSingle-nucleus RNAseq captures glial expression changes in PSP brains. a Nuclei in UMAP space colored by cluster number and grouped by its cell type. b Average expres

Updated on:January 10,2024

Personal wealth associated with health care costs in people with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and me

Updated on: February 24,2024

Personal wealth associated with health care costs in people with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinland has a strong public health care system; nevertheless, personal wealth is associated with the costs of hospital care and me

Updated on:February 24,2024