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

World's first collection of brain metastasis living samples will help treat each patient with the most effective therapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSample prepared, classified and conserved at the CNIO Biobank. Credit: Laura M. Lombardía / CNIOAt 18 Spanish hospitals, when a patient with brain me

Updated on: January 12,2024

World's first collection of brain metastasis living samples will help treat each patient with the most effective therapy

byThe Spanish National Cancer Research CentreSample prepared, classified and conserved at the CNIO Biobank. Credit: Laura M. Lombardía / CNIOAt 18 Spanish hospitals, when a patient with brain me

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

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

Tau hot spots open new avenues of discovery into dementia

by Queensland Brain InstituteRepresentative diffraction-limited image of a neuroblastoma cell expressing Tau-mEos3.2 molecules acquired in the green channel before single-molecule imaging. Credit: Dr

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tau hot spots open new avenues of discovery into dementia

by Queensland Brain InstituteRepresentative diffraction-limited image of a neuroblastoma cell expressing Tau-mEos3.2 molecules acquired in the green channel before single-molecule imaging. Credit: Dr

Updated on:April 02,2024

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on:March 30,2024

ssResearchers identify key steps to toxic protein accumulation in Alzheimer's and other diseases

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisStress granules (red) fill stem cell-derived neurons (nuclei shown in blue) from a person with a mutation in the tau gene.

Updated on: March 02,2024

ssResearchers identify key steps to toxic protein accumulation in Alzheimer's and other diseases

by Tamara Bhandari,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisStress granules (red) fill stem cell-derived neurons (nuclei shown in blue) from a person with a mutation in the tau gene.

Updated on:March 02,2024

'Didn't understand my suffering': When children get migraines

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaiwenn Colleaux was 14 when she first started getting migraines, and they immediately turned her life upside down."When I had an attack, I could no longer go ou

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Didn't understand my suffering': When children get migraines

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaiwenn Colleaux was 14 when she first started getting migraines, and they immediately turned her life upside down."When I had an attack, I could no longer go ou

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

A multi-faceted approach to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAreviewin theInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informaticshas surveyed current early detectio

Updated on: March 02,2024

A multi-faceted approach to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAreviewin theInternational Journal of Medical Engineering and Informaticshas surveyed current early detectio

Updated on:March 02,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on: February 26,2024

Three-minute test detects common form of dementia that's hard to diagnose

by Florida Atlantic UniversityJames E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., one of the most prominent neuroscientists in the country, and a professor in FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and Chri

Updated on:February 26,2024

How our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain

by Sebastian Furness,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and

Updated on: July 05,2024

How our blood-brain barrier stops bugs and toxins getting to our brain

by Sebastian Furness,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOur brain is an extremely complex and delicate organ. Our body fiercely protects it by holding onto things that help it and

Updated on:July 05,2024

Statin use reduces mortality and stroke risk in dementia patients, new study shows

by The European Academy of NeurologyThe use of statins is significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality in dementia patients, new research presented today at the 5th European Acad

Updated on: March 07,2024

Statin use reduces mortality and stroke risk in dementia patients, new study shows

by The European Academy of NeurologyThe use of statins is significantly associated with a reduction in the risk of mortality in dementia patients, new research presented today at the 5th European Acad

Updated on:March 07,2024