Alzheimer's vs. other dementias: What's the difference?

by Ann SchreiberImagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you've been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's vs. other dementias: What's the difference?

by Ann SchreiberImagine struggling to remember your loved ones, the places you've been or even your own name. The haunting reality of Alzheimer's disease and dementia is a terrifying prospect

Updated on:April 10,2024

Anxiety may be contagious, mouse study suggests

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere instances of stress experienced early in life (ELS) are a risk factor for developing neuropsychiatric diseases, such as anxiety, later i

Updated on: January 12,2024

Anxiety may be contagious, mouse study suggests

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere instances of stress experienced early in life (ELS) are a risk factor for developing neuropsychiatric diseases, such as anxiety, later i

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

New insights into the role of the different meningeal layers in autoimmune-inflammatory diseases

by Stefan Weller, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen - Georg-August-UniversitätAuthors of the publication: (f. l.) Prof. Dr. Alexander Flügel (Institute Director), Dr. Arianna Merlini (First author, postdo

Updated on: February 05,2024

New insights into the role of the different meningeal layers in autoimmune-inflammatory diseases

by Stefan Weller, Universitätsmedizin Göttingen - Georg-August-UniversitätAuthors of the publication: (f. l.) Prof. Dr. Alexander Flügel (Institute Director), Dr. Arianna Merlini (First author, postdo

Updated on:February 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

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

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

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on: June 11,2024

Dementia rates higher in men with common genetic disorder haemochromatosis

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that men who have the Western world's most common genetic disorder are more likely to develop dementia, compared to thos

Updated on:June 11,2024

A flexible microdisplay that can monitor brain activity in real-time during brain surgery

by University of California - San DiegoEach LED in the device mirrors the activity of a few thousand neurons. Credit: University of California San DiegoResearchers have created a thin film that c

Updated on: April 28,2024

A flexible microdisplay that can monitor brain activity in real-time during brain surgery

by University of California - San DiegoEach LED in the device mirrors the activity of a few thousand neurons. Credit: University of California San DiegoResearchers have created a thin film that c

Updated on:April 28,2024

Playtime, being social helps a dog's aging brain, study finds

by Dennis ThompsonAs their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.But dogs are just like humans in another way—playtime and social act

Updated on: April 06,2024

Playtime, being social helps a dog's aging brain, study finds

by Dennis ThompsonAs their aging brains shrink, older dogs can suffer the same memory and thinking problems as many older humans do.But dogs are just like humans in another way—playtime and social act

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

A new book by neuroscientist offers strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Julie Cohen,University of California - Santa BarbaraA brain illustration. Credit: UCSBDiet, exercise, a good night's sleep—all sound recommendations for mitigating one's risk for ever

Updated on: February 27,2024

A new book by neuroscientist offers strategies for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Julie Cohen,University of California - Santa BarbaraA brain illustration. Credit: UCSBDiet, exercise, a good night's sleep—all sound recommendations for mitigating one's risk for ever

Updated on:February 27,2024

Breaking stereotype: Brain models are not one-size-fits-all

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMachine learning has helped scientists understand how the brain gives rise to complex human characteristics, uncovering patterns of brain activi

Updated on: February 18,2024

Breaking stereotype: Brain models are not one-size-fits-all

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMachine learning has helped scientists understand how the brain gives rise to complex human characteristics, uncovering patterns of brain activi

Updated on:February 18,2024