Growth cone in migrating neurons involved in promoting neuronal migration and regeneration in brain injury, study shows

by Nagoya City UniversityCollective time-lapse images of a migrating neuron (bottom) and an elongating axon (top) from super-resolution microscopy. Growth cones at the tips of the neurons are ext

Updated on: March 19,2024

Growth cone in migrating neurons involved in promoting neuronal migration and regeneration in brain injury, study shows

by Nagoya City UniversityCollective time-lapse images of a migrating neuron (bottom) and an elongating axon (top) from super-resolution microscopy. Growth cones at the tips of the neurons are ext

Updated on:March 19,2024

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

MRI method purported to detect neurons' rapid impulses produces its own misleading signals instead

by McGovern Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new way of imaging the brain with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not directly detect neural activity as originally rep

Updated on: March 30,2024

MRI method purported to detect neurons' rapid impulses produces its own misleading signals instead

by McGovern Institute for Brain ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new way of imaging the brain with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) does not directly detect neural activity as originally rep

Updated on:March 30,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on: May 22,2024

Survey uncovers pandemic's complex impact on people living with dementia and their families

by Kerry Blackadar,University of British ColumbiaCredit:Huy Phan/UnsplashCOVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers, confirms a

Updated on:May 22,2024

Molecular changes in the brain in aftermath of traumatic event may help explain long-term susceptibility or resilience

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Chung Sub Kim. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversitySocial avoidance is a common symptom of PTSD, and scientists working to better und

Updated on: February 05,2024

Molecular changes in the brain in aftermath of traumatic event may help explain long-term susceptibility or resilience

by Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Chung Sub Kim. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversitySocial avoidance is a common symptom of PTSD, and scientists working to better und

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

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

Alzheimer's treatment holds promise for primary progressive aphasia patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that an existing therapy frequently used to treat Alzheimer's disease might also work on pa

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's treatment holds promise for primary progressive aphasia patients

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNorthwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that an existing therapy frequently used to treat Alzheimer's disease might also work on pa

Updated on:April 08,2024

Cortexyme publishes data on P. gingivalis ability to infect neurons

by IOS PressP. gingivalisbacteria (arrows), after invading a neuron, causes damage to the cellular infrastructure and synapses. Credit: Cortexyme, Inc.Cortexyme, Inc., a clinical stage biop

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cortexyme publishes data on P. gingivalis ability to infect neurons

by IOS PressP. gingivalisbacteria (arrows), after invading a neuron, causes damage to the cellular infrastructure and synapses. Credit: Cortexyme, Inc.Cortexyme, Inc., a clinical stage biop

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on: February 03,2024

How the gut communicates with the brain

by Flinders UniversityCredit: PixabayHow the 'second brain' – the enteric nervous system in our gut—communicates with our first brain has been one of the most challenging questions faced

Updated on:February 03,2024

Depression in Alzheimer's has different risk factors than depression in those without dementia

by University of BristolGDS trajectory analysis in NACC (A). Individuals with persistent depressive symptoms during follow-up (group 5) appeared to have more apathy (C), anxiety (D), and NPI rate

Updated on: April 20,2024

Depression in Alzheimer's has different risk factors than depression in those without dementia

by University of BristolGDS trajectory analysis in NACC (A). Individuals with persistent depressive symptoms during follow-up (group 5) appeared to have more apathy (C), anxiety (D), and NPI rate

Updated on:April 20,2024

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