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

A flexible microdisplay that can monitor brain activity in real-time during brain surgery

by University of California - San DiegoEach LED in the device mirrors the activity of a few thousand neurons. Credit: University of California San DiegoResearchers have created a thin film that c

Updated on: April 28,2024

A flexible microdisplay that can monitor brain activity in real-time during brain surgery

by University of California - San DiegoEach LED in the device mirrors the activity of a few thousand neurons. Credit: University of California San DiegoResearchers have created a thin film that c

Updated on:April 28,2024

Adults with Alzheimer's risk factors show subtle alterations in brain networks despite normal cognition

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Updated on: June 07,2024

Adults with Alzheimer's risk factors show subtle alterations in brain networks despite normal cognition

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainResearchers at McGill University and the Douglas Mental Health University Institute

Updated on:June 07,2024

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

by Jasmine Mah and Kaitlin Sibbald,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHalf a million Canadians are living with dementiaandone in five Canadians has cared for someone with deme

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

by Jasmine Mah and Kaitlin Sibbald,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHalf a million Canadians are living with dementiaandone in five Canadians has cared for someone with deme

Updated on:May 06,2024

'Curved' walking and a depth camera: New tool detects early cognitive decline

by Florida Atlantic UniversityMahmoud Seifallahi (seated) and Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., reviewing walking performance using a depth camera, which can detect and track 25 joints of body movement. Cr

Updated on: March 19,2024

'Curved' walking and a depth camera: New tool detects early cognitive decline

by Florida Atlantic UniversityMahmoud Seifallahi (seated) and Behnaz Ghoraani, Ph.D., reviewing walking performance using a depth camera, which can detect and track 25 joints of body movement. Cr

Updated on:March 19,2024

What allegations of Alzheimer's research fraud mean for patients

by John Mamo,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAlzheimer's disease is themost prevalentform of dementia and, with a rapidly aging global population, it is fueling unprece

Updated on: April 16,2024

What allegations of Alzheimer's research fraud mean for patients

by John Mamo,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAlzheimer's disease is themost prevalentform of dementia and, with a rapidly aging global population, it is fueling unprece

Updated on:April 16,2024

Low-cost versatile mesoscope makes brain imaging in rodents more accessible

by SPIEThis newly developed modular mesoscope can be used for in vivo fluorescence imaging of rodent brains. It is versatile and can adjust to different experimental requirements while still prov

Updated on: March 19,2024

Low-cost versatile mesoscope makes brain imaging in rodents more accessible

by SPIEThis newly developed modular mesoscope can be used for in vivo fluorescence imaging of rodent brains. It is versatile and can adjust to different experimental requirements while still prov

Updated on:March 19,2024

Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 24,2024

Coronary heart disease before age 45 may increase risk of dementia later in life

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults diagnosed with coronary heart disease, especially before the age of 45, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 24,2024

A telltale protein spreads throughout the brain in distinct patterns based on patients' Alzheimer's phenotype

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressIdentification of specific anatomical tracts using tau-PET seeds from each clinical group. Credit: J. Therriault, et al.,Science Translational Medicine(202

Updated on: June 05,2024

A telltale protein spreads throughout the brain in distinct patterns based on patients' Alzheimer's phenotype

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressIdentification of specific anatomical tracts using tau-PET seeds from each clinical group. Credit: J. Therriault, et al.,Science Translational Medicine(202

Updated on:June 05,2024

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

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on: February 03,2024

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on:February 03,2024

From molecular to whole-brain scale in a simple animal, study reveals serotonin's effects

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA 3D rendering of a C. elegans worm, mapping all of its neurons. Credit: Steve Flavell/MIT Picower InstituteBecause serotonin is one of the primary chemica

Updated on: February 18,2024

From molecular to whole-brain scale in a simple animal, study reveals serotonin's effects

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA 3D rendering of a C. elegans worm, mapping all of its neurons. Credit: Steve Flavell/MIT Picower InstituteBecause serotonin is one of the primary chemica

Updated on:February 18,2024