Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on: April 02,2024 14

Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on:April 02,2024 14

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on:April 28,2024 0

New study reveals key role vision plays in sculpting brain development

by Jake Siegel,Allen Institute for Brain ScienceMara Rue, Ph.D., co-lead author and scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Credit: Peter Kim/Allen InstituteScientists have long know

Updated on: April 28,2024 0

New study reveals key role vision plays in sculpting brain development

by Jake Siegel,Allen Institute for Brain ScienceMara Rue, Ph.D., co-lead author and scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Credit: Peter Kim/Allen InstituteScientists have long know

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Why some types of music make people want to dance more than others

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressTwelve 8-s melodies with a 2-Hz beat were created. For each melody, three variants were designed to vary the level of rhythmic predictability (degree of syncopation) while

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Why some types of music make people want to dance more than others

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressTwelve 8-s melodies with a 2-Hz beat were created. For each melody, three variants were designed to vary the level of rhythmic predictability (degree of syncopation) while

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on: May 05,2024 20

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on:May 05,2024 20

Depression in Alzheimer's has different risk factors than depression in those without dementia

by University of BristolGDS trajectory analysis in NACC (A). Individuals with persistent depressive symptoms during follow-up (group 5) appeared to have more apathy (C), anxiety (D), and NPI rate

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

Depression in Alzheimer's has different risk factors than depression in those without dementia

by University of BristolGDS trajectory analysis in NACC (A). Individuals with persistent depressive symptoms during follow-up (group 5) appeared to have more apathy (C), anxiety (D), and NPI rate

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy. The caption shows the sequence of events that triggers wor

Updated on: February 21,2024 15

How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy. The caption shows the sequence of events that triggers wor

Updated on:February 21,2024 15

Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination

by John Donne Potter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing steadily worldwide, with major individua

Updated on: April 29,2024 19

Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination

by John Donne Potter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing steadily worldwide, with major individua

Updated on:April 29,2024 19

Protein that regulates brain cell connections could be new target for treating Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In experiments with a protein called Ephexin5 that app

Updated on: May 22,2024 6

Protein that regulates brain cell connections could be new target for treating Alzheimer's disease

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In experiments with a protein called Ephexin5 that app

Updated on:May 22,2024 6

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 5

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 5

Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer's d

Updated on: April 25,2024 12

Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in mice that display symptoms of Alzheimer's d

Updated on:April 25,2024 12

Optimizing chronic subdural hematoma treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsThe MRCSDH is the first nationwide study in mainland China to assess the safety and efficacy of different treatment approaches for CSDH. Its findings can help the medical commu

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Optimizing chronic subdural hematoma treatment

by Cactus CommunicationsThe MRCSDH is the first nationwide study in mainland China to assess the safety and efficacy of different treatment approaches for CSDH. Its findings can help the medical commu

Updated on:April 06,2024 0