'Viral relicts' in the genome could fuel neurodegeneration

by Marcus Neitzert, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Different HERV glycoproteins increase intercellular protein aggregate spreading.aExperimental workflow.

Updated on: June 18,2024 6

'Viral relicts' in the genome could fuel neurodegeneration

by Marcus Neitzert, Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Different HERV glycoproteins increase intercellular protein aggregate spreading.aExperimental workflow.

Updated on:June 18,2024 6

Study finds siRNA ineffective in reducing mutant huntingtin gene mRNA in nucleus

byMary Ann Liebert, IncHuntingtin. Crystallographic structure of the N-terminal region of the human Huntingtin protein with an artificially attached Maltose-Binding protein used for crystallogra

Updated on: July 25,2024 0

Study finds siRNA ineffective in reducing mutant huntingtin gene mRNA in nucleus

byMary Ann Liebert, IncHuntingtin. Crystallographic structure of the N-terminal region of the human Huntingtin protein with an artificially attached Maltose-Binding protein used for crystallogra

Updated on:July 25,2024 0

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on: April 16,2024 12

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on:April 16,2024 12

Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in olde

Updated on: July 11,2024 0

Research reveals exercise brain boost can last for years

byUniversity of QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in olde

Updated on:July 11,2024 0

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024 10

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024 10

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on: February 26,2024 16

Study finds jet lag-like sleep disruptions spur Alzheimer's memory, learning loss

by University of California, Irvine"This study suggests that clinicians and caregivers should add good sleep habits to regular exercise and a healthy diet to maximize good memory," Greg

Updated on:February 26,2024 16

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

Interferon drives cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease model

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, concentration and the ability to learn new thin

Updated on: June 04,2024 8

Interferon drives cognitive impairment in Alzheimer's disease model

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, progressively impairs memory, concentration and the ability to learn new thin

Updated on:June 04,2024 8

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on:May 09,2024 3

High biological age may increase the risk of dementia and stroke

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, e

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

High biological age may increase the risk of dementia and stroke

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a higher biological age than their actual chronological age have a significantly increased risk of stroke and dementia, e

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

Sounding the alarm on a future Alzheimer's disease epidemic

by Carla Denly,University of California, Los AngelesWe're living longer. The number of U.S. adults 65 and older—roughly 40 million as of the 2010 census—is expected to nearly double to 71 mi

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Sounding the alarm on a future Alzheimer's disease epidemic

by Carla Denly,University of California, Los AngelesWe're living longer. The number of U.S. adults 65 and older—roughly 40 million as of the 2010 census—is expected to nearly double to 71 mi

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

AI beats experts in predicting future quality of 'mini-organs'

byKyushu UniversityOrganoids predicted by the model to be of high quality (left) expressed RAX (green stain) more widely than organoids predicted to be of low quality (right). Credit: Asano et a

Updated on: December 10,2024 0

AI beats experts in predicting future quality of 'mini-organs'

byKyushu UniversityOrganoids predicted by the model to be of high quality (left) expressed RAX (green stain) more widely than organoids predicted to be of low quality (right). Credit: Asano et a

Updated on:December 10,2024 0