Genetic changes implicated in altered Alzheimer's risk

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, researchers from UCL have presented more evidence that a gene, PSEN1, implicated in inherited, early-onset Alzheimer's disease is

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genetic changes implicated in altered Alzheimer's risk

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, researchers from UCL have presented more evidence that a gene, PSEN1, implicated in inherited, early-onset Alzheimer's disease is

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

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

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on: February 21,2024

The brain isn't the only place a stroke can occur

by Laura WilliamsonSudden, painless loss of vision. Burning back pain. Achy legs. Incontinence.People might not recognize these as signs of astroke, because some are not the symptoms of a stroke

Updated on:February 21,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on: June 18,2024

Could a computer diagnose Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

by Gina Mantica,Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt takes a lot of time—and money—to diagnose Alzheimer's disease. After running lengthy in-person neuropsychological exams,

Updated on:June 18,2024

Rejuvenating the brain's disposal system

by European Molecular Biology OrganizationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease is the

Updated on: June 11,2024

Rejuvenating the brain's disposal system

by European Molecular Biology OrganizationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease is the

Updated on:June 11,2024

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

Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over t

Updated on: June 18,2024

Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrimary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over t

Updated on:June 18,2024

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

Hippocampus uses dual pathways for memory storage

byRIKENOverview and motivation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44877-0The mechanism by which our brains record events in stereo—with one channel recordin

Updated on: July 05,2024

Hippocampus uses dual pathways for memory storage

byRIKENOverview and motivation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-44877-0The mechanism by which our brains record events in stereo—with one channel recordin

Updated on:July 05,2024

Small brains can accomplish big things, according to new theoretical research

Small brains can accomplish big things, according to new theoretical researchbyHoward Hughes Medical InstituteA biological attractor network overcomes hypothesized limitations of discreteness. C

Updated on: October 18,2024

Small brains can accomplish big things, according to new theoretical research

Small brains can accomplish big things, according to new theoretical researchbyHoward Hughes Medical InstituteA biological attractor network overcomes hypothesized limitations of discreteness. C

Updated on:October 18,2024

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

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