Brain changes following traumatic brain injury share similarities with Alzheimer's disease

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaThe image displays a TBI-affected brain’s white matter connectivity as inferred using diffusion tensor imaging and streamline tractography. The

Updated on: May 13,2024

Brain changes following traumatic brain injury share similarities with Alzheimer's disease

by Jenesse Miller,University of Southern CaliforniaThe image displays a TBI-affected brain’s white matter connectivity as inferred using diffusion tensor imaging and streamline tractography. The

Updated on:May 13,2024

Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination

by John Donne Potter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing steadily worldwide, with major individua

Updated on: April 29,2024

Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination

by John Donne Potter,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing steadily worldwide, with major individua

Updated on:April 29,2024

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

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Brain metals that may drive disease progression revealed

by University of WarwickIn brains affected by Alzheimer's, researchers identify chemically reduced iron species, with mineral forms including a magnetic iron oxide which they hypothesize are

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's breakthrough: Brain metals that may drive disease progression revealed

by University of WarwickIn brains affected by Alzheimer's, researchers identify chemically reduced iron species, with mineral forms including a magnetic iron oxide which they hypothesize are

Updated on:April 18,2024

New research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain

byUniversity of CalgaryCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.001University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is

Updated on: March 28,2024

New research finds a direct communication path between the lungs and the brain

byUniversity of CalgaryCredit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.03.001University of Calgary researchers have discovered the lungs communicate directly with the brain when there is

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on: March 02,2024

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on:March 02,2024

Professor discusses what's new in concussion treatment and management

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, d

Updated on: March 30,2024

Professor discusses what's new in concussion treatment and management

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere have been significant changes in the last few years in how concussions are identified and treated. Steven Broglio, d

Updated on:March 30,2024

Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on: March 07,2024

Lifestyle changes prevent cognitive decline even in genetically susceptible individuals

by University of Eastern FinlandEnhanced lifestyle counselling prevents cognitive decline even in people who are carriers of the APOE4 gene, a common risk factor of Alzheimer's disease, accor

Updated on:March 07,2024

How our brain deconstructs a world in constant motion

by Isabella Kjaerulff, Duke Research BlogWas it a stop sign? I didn’t notice. Credit: US Marine Corps, via Wikimedia CommonsIt's a miracle that people aren't constantly getting into car accide

Updated on: January 12,2024

How our brain deconstructs a world in constant motion

by Isabella Kjaerulff, Duke Research BlogWas it a stop sign? I didn’t notice. Credit: US Marine Corps, via Wikimedia CommonsIt's a miracle that people aren't constantly getting into car accide

Updated on:January 12,2024

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study p

Updated on: June 01,2024

Erectile dysfunction drugs may be linked to reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction may also be associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study p

Updated on:June 01,2024

How human and dog interactions affect the brain

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring social interactions, the activity of the brain's neurons becomes synchronized between the individuals involved. New researchpublished&nbs

Updated on: September 23,2024

How human and dog interactions affect the brain

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring social interactions, the activity of the brain's neurons becomes synchronized between the individuals involved. New researchpublished&nbs

Updated on:September 23,2024