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

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on: February 03,2024

How different flavors of inhibition save the day

by Irina Epstein,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring development, lack of sensory experience elicits powerful plasticity mechanisms that alter brain circuitry. Many inhibit

Updated on:February 03,2024

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

Brain differences suggest that children and adults use different strategies to understand social interactions

by Bangor UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the meaning of social interactions is an important human ability that relies on deciphering different kinds of social informati

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain differences suggest that children and adults use different strategies to understand social interactions

by Bangor UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the meaning of social interactions is an important human ability that relies on deciphering different kinds of social informati

Updated on:February 21,2024

Machine learning can identify signs of Alzheimer's in patients recalling the story of Cinderella

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash.A new study by researchers from the Neurosciences Research Centre at St George's has identified the stre

Updated on: June 11,2024

Machine learning can identify signs of Alzheimer's in patients recalling the story of Cinderella

by St. George's University of LondonCredit: Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash.A new study by researchers from the Neurosciences Research Centre at St George's has identified the stre

Updated on:June 11,2024

Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen we think about the causes of neurological disorders and how to treat them, we think about targeting the brain. But is this the b

Updated on: May 17,2024

Microbes may hold the key for treating neurological disorders

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen we think about the causes of neurological disorders and how to treat them, we think about targeting the brain. But is this the b

Updated on:May 17,2024

A new model to predict brain development

by Paris Brain InstituteRepresentation of the cerebral development in C. elegans as a statio-temporal topographical map. Credit: Vito Dichio, Fabrizio De Vico Fallani.From the very first weeks of

Updated on: March 19,2024

A new model to predict brain development

by Paris Brain InstituteRepresentation of the cerebral development in C. elegans as a statio-temporal topographical map. Credit: Vito Dichio, Fabrizio De Vico Fallani.From the very first weeks of

Updated on:March 19,2024

Activity is important for your brain and for the prevention of Alzheimer's, suggests neurovascular study

by University of Copenhagen"By staying active, we are able to maintain a healthy vascular system so that the blood vessels stay flexible and retain the ability to drive forward the cerebrosp

Updated on: March 02,2024

Activity is important for your brain and for the prevention of Alzheimer's, suggests neurovascular study

by University of Copenhagen"By staying active, we are able to maintain a healthy vascular system so that the blood vessels stay flexible and retain the ability to drive forward the cerebrosp

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer's disease

by Centenary InstituteSGP expression in mouse models of AD. Representative images of SGP expression in APP/PS1 (A) and APP23 (B) compared to wildtype (WT) mice over different stages of plaque dev

Updated on: March 02,2024

Blood vessel breakdown linked with Alzheimer's disease

by Centenary InstituteSGP expression in mouse models of AD. Representative images of SGP expression in APP/PS1 (A) and APP23 (B) compared to wildtype (WT) mice over different stages of plaque dev

Updated on:March 02,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people who have fluctuating levels of cholesterol and triglycerides may have a higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and re

Updated on:May 20,2024

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