Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on: May 22,2024

Gene therapy using 'zinc fingers' may help treat Alzheimer's disease, animal study shows

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have used a genetic engineering strategy to dramatically reduce levels of tau—a key protein that accumulates and beco

Updated on:May 22,2024

3D imaging helps to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetNoradrenergic neurons of the human locus coeruleus shell in three dimension. Credit: Gilvesy et al.Using a novel 3D imaging technology, researchers at Karolinska Institute

Updated on: March 13,2024

3D imaging helps to better understand the early stages of Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetNoradrenergic neurons of the human locus coeruleus shell in three dimension. Credit: Gilvesy et al.Using a novel 3D imaging technology, researchers at Karolinska Institute

Updated on:March 13,2024

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

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene yields insights into the causes of neurodegeneration

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAcross the globe, approximately 50 million people are living with dementia. The two most common forms are Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal

Updated on:June 14,2024

Exploring neurons' molecular highways: How a key protein regulates neuronal health

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyDynein is composed of two heavy chains (blue), two intermediate chains (yellow), four light intermediate chains (green) and several light chains, inc

Updated on: January 12,2024

Exploring neurons' molecular highways: How a key protein regulates neuronal health

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyDynein is composed of two heavy chains (blue), two intermediate chains (yellow), four light intermediate chains (green) and several light chains, inc

Updated on:January 12,2024

Blood test for Alzheimer's disease predicts future cognitive decline in healthy people

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, a clinician can order a blood test to check a patient's cholesterol or hemoglobin A1c levels—biomarkers that help predict an

Updated on: April 08,2024

Blood test for Alzheimer's disease predicts future cognitive decline in healthy people

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, a clinician can order a blood test to check a patient's cholesterol or hemoglobin A1c levels—biomarkers that help predict an

Updated on:April 08,2024

How the brain develops: A new way to shed light on cognition

by University of MontrealThe full network architecture comprises sensorimotor, cognitive, conscious, and metacognitive levels. This is a schematic representation of the full network and its compo

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain develops: A new way to shed light on cognition

by University of MontrealThe full network architecture comprises sensorimotor, cognitive, conscious, and metacognitive levels. This is a schematic representation of the full network and its compo

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Carriers of Alzheimer's genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareDr. Claude Alain, a senior author on the paper and senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute. Credit: Provided by Baycrest.Adults carrying

Updated on: April 23,2024

Carriers of Alzheimer's genetic marker have greater difficulty harnessing past knowledge

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareDr. Claude Alain, a senior author on the paper and senior scientist at Baycrest's Rotman Research Institute. Credit: Provided by Baycrest.Adults carrying

Updated on:April 23,2024

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

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

Looking at the way we walk can help predict cognitive decline

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe way people walk is an indicator of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are aging. Scientists reporting in a special supplement to theJou

Updated on: June 05,2024

Looking at the way we walk can help predict cognitive decline

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe way people walk is an indicator of how much their brains, as well as their bodies, are aging. Scientists reporting in a special supplement to theJou

Updated on:June 05,2024

How a single synapse transmits both visual and subconscious information to the brain of fruit flies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressACh and histamine act on distinct neurons. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06681-6Research led by Peking University, China, has discovered a

Updated on: January 12,2024

How a single synapse transmits both visual and subconscious information to the brain of fruit flies

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressACh and histamine act on distinct neurons. Credit:Nature(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-023-06681-6Research led by Peking University, China, has discovered a

Updated on:January 12,2024