Breaking stereotype: Brain models are not one-size-fits-all

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMachine learning has helped scientists understand how the brain gives rise to complex human characteristics, uncovering patterns of brain activi

Updated on: February 18,2024

Breaking stereotype: Brain models are not one-size-fits-all

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMachine learning has helped scientists understand how the brain gives rise to complex human characteristics, uncovering patterns of brain activi

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Study identifies new biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressStudy overview. Credit:Nature Human Behaviour(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-01924-6Recent advances in the study of proteomes (i.e., the entire range of p

Updated on: July 31,2024

Study identifies new biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressStudy overview. Credit:Nature Human Behaviour(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41562-024-01924-6Recent advances in the study of proteomes (i.e., the entire range of p

Updated on:July 31,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on:May 20,2024

Researchers define seizure burden, developmental outcomes for STXBP1-related disorders

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment st

Updated on: June 24,2024

Researchers define seizure burden, developmental outcomes for STXBP1-related disorders

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that seizure patterns and response to treatment st

Updated on:June 24,2024

Brain changes following traumatic brain injury share similarities with Alzheimer's disease

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaThe image displays a TBI-affected brain’s white matter connectivity as inferred using diffusion tensor imaging and streamline tractography. The

Updated on: May 13,2024

Brain changes following traumatic brain injury share similarities with Alzheimer's disease

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaThe image displays a TBI-affected brain’s white matter connectivity as inferred using diffusion tensor imaging and streamline tractography. The

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

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

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

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on: March 02,2024

Phase I clinical trial shows treatment designed to clear senescent cells in Alzheimer's disease is safe

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistSenescent neurons are represented by areas of blue, red and white. Senescent cells are old, sick cells that cannot properly repair themselves and don't die

Updated on:March 02,2024

Machine learning can predict rate of memory change

by Alzheimer's Research UKIn new research published today, researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that is able to form two distinct groups of people who have early memory probl

Updated on: March 07,2024

Machine learning can predict rate of memory change

by Alzheimer's Research UKIn new research published today, researchers have created a machine learning algorithm that is able to form two distinct groups of people who have early memory probl

Updated on:March 07,2024

In quiet debut, Alzheimer's drug finds questions, skepticism

by Tom MurphyThis image provided by Biogen on Monday, June 7, 2021 shows a vial and packaging for the drug Aduhelm. The first new Alzheimer's treatment in more than 20 years was hailed as a breakt

Updated on: April 23,2024

In quiet debut, Alzheimer's drug finds questions, skepticism

by Tom MurphyThis image provided by Biogen on Monday, June 7, 2021 shows a vial and packaging for the drug Aduhelm. The first new Alzheimer's treatment in more than 20 years was hailed as a breakt

Updated on:April 23,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Updated on: March 30,2024

New study finds a 67% increase in neurovascular imaging use for headache and dizziness in the emergency department

by Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research demonstrates that the use of CT angiography (CTA) for patients with headache or dizziness increased dramatically over f

Updated on:March 30,2024