Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on: February 24,2024

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on:February 24,2024

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on:June 14,2024

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

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

Major step towards Alzheimer's blood test

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityA research team, led by Cardiff University, has made a significant step towards the development of a simple blood test to predict the onset of Alzhe

Updated on: April 20,2024

Major step towards Alzheimer's blood test

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Cardiff UniversityA research team, led by Cardiff University, has made a significant step towards the development of a simple blood test to predict the onset of Alzhe

Updated on:April 20,2024

Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that t

Updated on: May 22,2024

Does the Mediterranean diet really decrease your risk of dementia?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA number of studies have suggested that eating a healthy diet may reduce a person's risk of dementia, but a new study has found that t

Updated on:May 22,2024

Growth charts for the brain help to understand mental illness

by Radboud UniversityResearchers have developed growth charts for the brain as reference models for brain develpment and aging. Credit: Andre MarquandResearchers from Radboudumc have developed a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Growth charts for the brain help to understand mental illness

by Radboud UniversityResearchers have developed growth charts for the brain as reference models for brain develpment and aging. Credit: Andre MarquandResearchers from Radboudumc have developed a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers map converging trajectories of cognitive development through adolescence

byUniversity of PittsburghScaled domain general executive function scores generate reproducible adolescent growth charts across datasets and tasks. Accuracy (A) and latency (B) composite (z scor

Updated on: January 12,2024

Researchers map converging trajectories of cognitive development through adolescence

byUniversity of PittsburghScaled domain general executive function scores generate reproducible adolescent growth charts across datasets and tasks. Accuracy (A) and latency (B) composite (z scor

Updated on:January 12,2024

Can Mediterranean diet help people with MS preserve thinking skills?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with multiple sclerosis (MS) who follow a Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk for problems with memory and thinking sk

Updated on: May 20,2024

Can Mediterranean diet help people with MS preserve thinking skills?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with multiple sclerosis (MS) who follow a Mediterranean diet may have a lower risk for problems with memory and thinking sk

Updated on:May 20,2024

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

Updated on: March 19,2024

Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: Study successfully implements pooled saliva tests

by Hebrew University of JerusalemSchematic presentation of neonatal cCMV screening algorithms at the Hadassah Medical Center.a, Targeted screening algorithm of suspected neonates by convent

Updated on:March 19,2024

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

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on: May 21,2024

Using prebiotics to help treat Parkinson's disease

by Ariana Baldassano,Rush University Medical CenterTen days of the prebiotic intervention had effects on biological outcomes. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-

Updated on:May 21,2024