Super ager brains contain 'super neurons'

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory (known as the entorhinal cortex) were significantly larger in super agers (80 yea

Updated on: February 03,2024

Super ager brains contain 'super neurons'

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurons in an area of the brain responsible for memory (known as the entorhinal cortex) were significantly larger in super agers (80 yea

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

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

Brain 'fingerprinting' provides insights into mental health of young adolescents

by University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical imaging of a person's unique brain signature—much like a fingerprint—has the potential to predict mental health problem

Updated on: February 18,2024

Brain 'fingerprinting' provides insights into mental health of young adolescents

by University of the Sunshine CoastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical imaging of a person's unique brain signature—much like a fingerprint—has the potential to predict mental health problem

Updated on:February 18,2024

Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's disease raises the risk of severe COVID-19 and death from this viral disease

by Elton Alisson,FAPESPPatients with dementia and especially Alzheimer’s run a threefold risk of dying as a result of infection by SARS-CoV-2. The risk is six times greater if they are over 80,

Updated on:April 16,2024

Aduhelm: Will Medicare cover the controversial Alzheimer's drug?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program will cover the controversial A

Updated on: March 26,2024

Aduhelm: Will Medicare cover the controversial Alzheimer's drug?

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Following a months-long and unprecedented review, Medicare officials expect to announce within the next couple of weeks whether the program will cover the controversial A

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers find new origin of deep brain waves

byUniversity of California, IrvineSpindle frequencies embedded in the spike train. (A) Raw data of single axon from CA3 feedback to DG (F12-G12) channels, array ECDGCA3CA1 19908 160518 160610 d2

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers find new origin of deep brain waves

byUniversity of California, IrvineSpindle frequencies embedded in the spike train. (A) Raw data of single axon from CA3 feedback to DG (F12-G12) channels, array ECDGCA3CA1 19908 160518 160610 d2

Updated on:April 28,2024

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug gets FDA panel's backing, setting the stage for broader use

by Matthew PerroneThis Dec. 21, 2022, image provided by Eisai in January 2023 shows vials and packaging for their medication Leqembi. On Friday, June 9, 2023, health advisers backed the full approval

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study finds high prevalence of hidden brain changes in people with heart disease

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of str

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds high prevalence of hidden brain changes in people with heart disease

byGeorge Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis involving over 13,000 people has found changes to blood vessels in the brain that can increase the risk of str

Updated on:March 28,2024

Brain recordings in people before surgery reveal how minds plan what to say prior to speaking

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in people undergoing surgery to treat seizures related to epilepsy shows that pauses in speech reveal information about how people's

Updated on: March 28,2024

Brain recordings in people before surgery reveal how minds plan what to say prior to speaking

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in people undergoing surgery to treat seizures related to epilepsy shows that pauses in speech reveal information about how people's

Updated on:March 28,2024

Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline

by National University of SingaporeA six-year study, led by Assistant Professor Lei Feng (left) from the National University of Singapore, found that seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked

Updated on: May 06,2024

Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline

by National University of SingaporeA six-year study, led by Assistant Professor Lei Feng (left) from the National University of Singapore, found that seniors who ate more than 300 grams of cooked

Updated on:May 06,2024

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers find some evidence of link between stress, Alzheimer's disease

by University of FloridaTodd Golde, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UF Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease and a professor in the UF College of Medicine's department o

Updated on:February 26,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on: February 05,2024

Unreliable neurons improve brain functionalities

by Bar-Ilan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe brain is composed of millions of billions of neurons that communicate with one another. Each neuron collects its many inputs and transmi

Updated on:February 05,2024