Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

by University of GenevaTau imaging with 18F-Flortaucipir PET in Alzheimer’s disease. The figure shows a prototypical tau accumulation pattern, obtained by comparing tau load of patients with Alzh

Updated on:April 02,2024

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on: May 22,2024

Computer avatars play a part in dementia detection

by Osaka UniversityFigure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System. Figure 1. Human-Avatar Dialogue System: (a)Introduction “What’s your name?”(b) Gaze measurement(c) Reading test(d) Fixed question “What’

Updated on:May 22,2024

Unusual mechanism in rare mutation associated with Alzheimer's uncovered

by University of Chicago Medical CenterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA novel mechanism has been identified that might explain why a rare mutation is

Updated on: June 01,2024

Unusual mechanism in rare mutation associated with Alzheimer's uncovered

by University of Chicago Medical CenterPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA novel mechanism has been identified that might explain why a rare mutation is

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study associates reduced activity of a key enzyme with microcephaly in Zika-infected offspring

byFAPESPCredit:Journal of Neurochemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15918Mice that were infected with Zika virus during pregnancy and developed microcephaly displayed less activity of N

Updated on: January 11,2024

Study associates reduced activity of a key enzyme with microcephaly in Zika-infected offspring

byFAPESPCredit:Journal of Neurochemistry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15918Mice that were infected with Zika virus during pregnancy and developed microcephaly displayed less activity of N

Updated on:January 11,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on: March 13,2024

Touching a nerve in the fight against chronic pain and diseases

JANUARY 11, 2024by Vittoria D'Alessio,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe human body's longest cranial nerve has the potential to impro

Updated on:March 13,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on: February 03,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on:February 03,2024

Brain pathways that control dopamine release may influence motor control

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStriosomal S-D1 and S-D2 populations form parallel pathways to dopamine-containing nigral neurons. Credit:Current Biology(2024).

Updated on: November 07,2024

Brain pathways that control dopamine release may influence motor control

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyStriosomal S-D1 and S-D2 populations form parallel pathways to dopamine-containing nigral neurons. Credit:Current Biology(2024).

Updated on:November 07,2024

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

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

Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

Updated on:July 05,2024

Chaperone protein imbalance promotes toxic tau buildup in the aging brain

by University of South FloridaTau pathology resembling that seen in Alzheimer's disease brains. Credit: Laura Blair's laboratory, USF Health/University of South FloridaChaperone protein i

Updated on: April 25,2024

Chaperone protein imbalance promotes toxic tau buildup in the aging brain

by University of South FloridaTau pathology resembling that seen in Alzheimer's disease brains. Credit: Laura Blair's laboratory, USF Health/University of South FloridaChaperone protein i

Updated on:April 25,2024

Mouse study discovers specialized macrophages play key role in muscle movement

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMSMP activation or inhibition elicit rapid neural activity with muscle contraction or impair muscle activity in response to stretch, respectively. Credit:&

Updated on: December 17,2024

Mouse study discovers specialized macrophages play key role in muscle movement

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonMSMP activation or inhibition elicit rapid neural activity with muscle contraction or impair muscle activity in response to stretch, respectively. Credit:&

Updated on:December 17,2024

Brain mechanism teaches mice to avoid bullies: Findings may offer insight into human social disorders

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainLike humans, mice live in complex social groups, fight over territory and mates, and learn when it is safer to avoid certain opponents. Aft

Updated on: March 13,2024

Brain mechanism teaches mice to avoid bullies: Findings may offer insight into human social disorders

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Martha Sexton/public domainLike humans, mice live in complex social groups, fight over territory and mates, and learn when it is safer to avoid certain opponents. Aft

Updated on:March 13,2024