Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on: April 20,2024

Seizures in Alzheimer's mouse model disrupt adult neurogenesis

by Baylor College of MedicineDr. Jeannie Chin. Credit: Baylor College of MedicineMemory impairment and mood changes are typically observed in patients with Alzheimer's disease but what distur

Updated on:April 20,2024

How near-death experiences and psychedelics alter attitudes about death

by Public Library of ScienceAn image of a tunnel in Duluth, Minnesota, reminiscent of classic Near Death Experience features (a bright light at the end of a tunnel at a point of no return). Credi

Updated on: February 05,2024

How near-death experiences and psychedelics alter attitudes about death

by Public Library of ScienceAn image of a tunnel in Duluth, Minnesota, reminiscent of classic Near Death Experience features (a bright light at the end of a tunnel at a point of no return). Credi

Updated on:February 05,2024

Gene identified that could help prevent or delay onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City o

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene identified that could help prevent or delay onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Steve Yozwiak,The Translational Genomics Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a study by the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City o

Updated on:June 14,2024

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease: Study proves the protective function of the RIT2 gene

by Eurac ResearchIn vivo aSyn overexpression increases endogenous LRRK2 activity, which is prevented by Rit2 co-expression.aPLA analysis of AAV-GFP, AAV-A53T-aSyn and AAV-A53T-aSyn + AAV-R

Updated on: June 17,2024

Risk factors for Parkinson's disease: Study proves the protective function of the RIT2 gene

by Eurac ResearchIn vivo aSyn overexpression increases endogenous LRRK2 activity, which is prevented by Rit2 co-expression.aPLA analysis of AAV-GFP, AAV-A53T-aSyn and AAV-A53T-aSyn + AAV-R

Updated on:June 17,2024

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

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

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on:February 26,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on:February 05,2024

Aduhelm: Will Medicare cover the controversial Alzheimer's drug?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program will cover the controversial A

Updated on: March 26,2024

Aduhelm: Will Medicare cover the controversial Alzheimer's drug?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program will cover the controversial A

Updated on:March 26,2024

Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women

by Impact Journals LLCBetween-group comparison map (premenopausal women vs. postmenopausal women) of the left mOFC functional connectivity. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205662A

Updated on: April 06,2024

Altered brain morphology and functional connectivity in postmenopausal women

by Impact Journals LLCBetween-group comparison map (premenopausal women vs. postmenopausal women) of the left mOFC functional connectivity. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205662A

Updated on:April 06,2024

A new breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research: Visualizing reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction

by Institute for Basic ScienceFig. 1. Augmentation of acetate uptake, mediated by MCT1, facilitates Aβ-induced GABA release in reactive astrocyte. A. Blockade effect of MCT1 inhibitor on 14C-acet

Updated on: April 16,2024

A new breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research: Visualizing reactive astrocyte-neuron interaction

by Institute for Basic ScienceFig. 1. Augmentation of acetate uptake, mediated by MCT1, facilitates Aβ-induced GABA release in reactive astrocyte. A. Blockade effect of MCT1 inhibitor on 14C-acet

Updated on:April 16,2024

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

by Jasmine Mah and Kaitlin Sibbald,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHalf a million Canadians are living with dementiaandone in five Canadians has cared for someone with deme

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia metaphors help describe the condition, but can also perpetuate stigma and hinder treatment

by Jasmine Mah and Kaitlin Sibbald,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageHalf a million Canadians are living with dementiaandone in five Canadians has cared for someone with deme

Updated on:May 06,2024

Depression best treated by nonpharmacological approaches in people living with dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has confirmed treating symptoms of depression is most eff

Updated on: May 06,2024

Depression best treated by nonpharmacological approaches in people living with dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has confirmed treating symptoms of depression is most eff

Updated on:May 06,2024