Lecanemab: Experimental drug is a ray of hope for Alzheimer's disease

by Frederic Calon and Étienne Aumont,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOn Nov. 30, Eisai and Biogen announced theresults of their latest phase 3 clinical trial in Alzheimer's d

Updated on: March 30,2024

Lecanemab: Experimental drug is a ray of hope for Alzheimer's disease

by Frederic Calon and Étienne Aumont,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOn Nov. 30, Eisai and Biogen announced theresults of their latest phase 3 clinical trial in Alzheimer's d

Updated on:March 30,2024

Early-life stress can disrupt maturation of brain's reward circuits, promoting disorders

by University of California, IrvineA projection of CRH/GABA neurons in the medial BLA to the medial NAc shell.a–cRetrograde tracing of CRH+neuronal inputs to medial NAc shell of

Updated on: March 26,2024

Early-life stress can disrupt maturation of brain's reward circuits, promoting disorders

by University of California, IrvineA projection of CRH/GABA neurons in the medial BLA to the medial NAc shell.a–cRetrograde tracing of CRH+neuronal inputs to medial NAc shell of

Updated on:March 26,2024

Gut could sound early warning alarm for motor neuron disease

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new

Updated on: February 03,2024

Gut could sound early warning alarm for motor neuron disease

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe same proteins thought to contribute to motor neuron disease can be found in the gut many years before any brain symptoms occur, a new

Updated on:February 03,2024

Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on: July 04,2024

Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on:July 04,2024

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

Alzheimer's disease: Sex affects tau accumulation in the brain

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingSex Modulates the ApoE ε4 Effect on 18F-AV-1451 Tau PET. Credit: Paranjpe M, Liu M, Paranjpe I, et al.The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheime

Updated on: April 10,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Sex affects tau accumulation in the brain

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingSex Modulates the ApoE ε4 Effect on 18F-AV-1451 Tau PET. Credit: Paranjpe M, Liu M, Paranjpe I, et al.The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheime

Updated on:April 10,2024

Clinical trial suggests new drug candidate for spinocerebellar ataxia may offer certain therapeutic benefits

byNiigata UniversityL-arginine inhibits the aggregation of polyglutamine proteins in neuronal cells. Credit: Niigata UniversityA team has conducted a trial on the efficacy and safety of L-argini

Updated on: December 18,2024

Clinical trial suggests new drug candidate for spinocerebellar ataxia may offer certain therapeutic benefits

byNiigata UniversityL-arginine inhibits the aggregation of polyglutamine proteins in neuronal cells. Credit: Niigata UniversityA team has conducted a trial on the efficacy and safety of L-argini

Updated on:December 18,2024

Study finds repetitive high concentration capsaicin patch applications beneficial for nerve pain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCapsaicin, derived from hot chili pepper plants, has been used to treat various types of pain, and a high concentration capsaicin patch (HCCP) is

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study finds repetitive high concentration capsaicin patch applications beneficial for nerve pain

FEBRUARY 7, 2024byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainCapsaicin, derived from hot chili pepper plants, has been used to treat various types of pain, and a high concentration capsaicin patch (HCCP) is

Updated on:March 28,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on: February 24,2024

Make this Halloween a safe one for people with dementia

by Cara MurezHalloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary."Halloween can be very challenging and stressful for someone with de

Updated on:February 24,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related dementias reduces social activity

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnos

Updated on: April 20,2024

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's and related dementias reduces social activity

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite the belief that early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias is crucial, a new Rutgers study found that the diagnos

Updated on:April 20,2024

Genetics study finds ancestral background can affect Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineThe difference in APOE expression between African and European local ancestry carriers. University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of

Updated on: March 09,2024

Genetics study finds ancestral background can affect Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineThe difference in APOE expression between African and European local ancestry carriers. University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of

Updated on:March 09,2024

Forget me not: Novel target shows promise in treating Alzheimer's and related dementias

by Matthew Greseth,Medical University of South CarolinaThe cytotoxic tau isomer (cis P-tau; red) is partially colocalized with tau oligomers (green; top) and tau tangles (green; bottom) in Alzhe

Updated on: April 29,2024

Forget me not: Novel target shows promise in treating Alzheimer's and related dementias

by Matthew Greseth,Medical University of South CarolinaThe cytotoxic tau isomer (cis P-tau; red) is partially colocalized with tau oligomers (green; top) and tau tangles (green; bottom) in Alzhe

Updated on:April 29,2024