How the discovery of an Alzheimer's tipping point could improve drug trials

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoDormant tau proteins in the brain's memory centers (red) are spurred to spread as amyloid beta (blue) develops in the neocortex. When th

Updated on: April 20,2024 17

How the discovery of an Alzheimer's tipping point could improve drug trials

by Robin Marks,University of California, San FranciscoDormant tau proteins in the brain's memory centers (red) are spurred to spread as amyloid beta (blue) develops in the neocortex. When th

Updated on:April 20,2024 17

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

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on: April 02,2024 19

Solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline in preclinical Alzheimer disease

by Elana GotkineFor patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease, solanezumab does not slow cognitive decline, according to a study published online July 17 in theNew England Journal of Medicine&

Updated on:April 02,2024 19

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

IL-21 protein a key part of immune response to central nervous system infections

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityT cells infiltrating brains of MuPyV-infected mice captured in the Lukacher lab. Credit: Penn StateResearchers at Penn State College of Medicine no

Updated on: April 16,2024 15

IL-21 protein a key part of immune response to central nervous system infections

by Zachary Sweger,Pennsylvania State UniversityT cells infiltrating brains of MuPyV-infected mice captured in the Lukacher lab. Credit: Penn StateResearchers at Penn State College of Medicine no

Updated on:April 16,2024 15

Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment, finds study

by University of SurreyTime course of serum glucose and insulin concentrations during oral glucose tolerance testing in night shift workers at baseline, after 12 weeks, and after 24 weeks as comp

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Insulin resistance in shift workers not affected by melatonin treatment, finds study

by University of SurreyTime course of serum glucose and insulin concentrations during oral glucose tolerance testing in night shift workers at baseline, after 12 weeks, and after 24 weeks as comp

Updated on:March 05,2024 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

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

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

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study p

Updated on: June 01,2024 3

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study p

Updated on:June 01,2024 3

Pandemic adds to challenge of caring for loved one with dementia

by Amy NortonBefore the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime.Her mother, Be

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Pandemic adds to challenge of caring for loved one with dementia

by Amy NortonBefore the COVID-19 outbreak, Annette Adams-Brown's 87-year-old mother was an avid follower of TV news. Now Adams-Brown has to channel-surf for a less stressful pastime.Her mother, Be

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

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 19

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 19