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

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

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
Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

by Gisela Valencia,Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released today show the proportion of people dying with a diagnosis of dementia more than doubled in 13 years. According to reports publ

Recorded deaths from dementia more than double in 13 years

by Gisela Valencia,Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released today show the proportion of people dying with a diagnosis of dementia more than doubled in 13 years. According to reports publ
Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer's progression

Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer's progression

by Experimental BiologyThis fluorescent photomicrograph shows astrocytes (green) and neurons (pink) in the dentate gyrus of rat hippocampus. Credit: Giorgia Menegoni, Sapienza, University of RomeIn a

Reducing early brain inflammation could slow Alzheimer's progression

by Experimental BiologyThis fluorescent photomicrograph shows astrocytes (green) and neurons (pink) in the dentate gyrus of rat hippocampus. Credit: Giorgia Menegoni, Sapienza, University of RomeIn a
Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e

Neurons involved in cognitive flexibility communicate at a distance

by Marie Simon,Paris Brain InstituteNeuron projection. Credit: N. Gupta, National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health.To adapt to the small and large e
Blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer's

Blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer's

by University of SussexCredit: Fakurian DesignIn a world first, scientists from the University of Sussex have recorded blood oxygen levels in the hippocampus and provided experimental proof for w

Blood oxygen levels could explain why memory loss is an early symptom of Alzheimer's

by University of SussexCredit: Fakurian DesignIn a world first, scientists from the University of Sussex have recorded blood oxygen levels in the hippocampus and provided experimental proof for w
Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online

Can online therapy reduce distress in dementia carers?

by University of ExeterCaring is both rewarding and demanding. Credit: University of ExeterA new study is inviting people who care for someone with dementia to help investigate whether an online
Brain changes following traumatic brain injury share similarities with Alzheimer's disease

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

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
Risk factors for Parkinson's disease: Study proves the protective function of the RIT2 gene

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

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
Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal

Smart emergency scheme for people with dementia

by Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyThe QuartrBack project is to enable social inclusion and freedom of movement in familiar surroundings for people with dementia. Credit: Alexandr Mitiuc / fotal
Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction

Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCCerebrovascular dysfunction is an underlying feature of most major types of dementia. Credit: 2024 Wahl and Clayton.A new review paper waspublishedinAging

Researchers investigate the aging brain and peripheral vascular dysfunction

by Impact Journals LLCCerebrovascular dysfunction is an underlying feature of most major types of dementia. Credit: 2024 Wahl and Clayton.A new review paper waspublishedinAging
Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110

Constipation may be a marker for dementia risk

by Amy NortonChronic constipation may not only be an indicator of gut health, but a potential warning sign of thinking declines, a preliminary study suggests.Researchers found that among more than 110
Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction

Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction

by Marla Broadfoot,Mayo ClinicCredit: Public DomainToday, neurostimulation is used to treat avariety of human disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremor, obsessive-compulsive dis

Brain stimulation shows promise in treating drug addiction

by Marla Broadfoot,Mayo ClinicCredit: Public DomainToday, neurostimulation is used to treat avariety of human disorders, including Parkinson's disease, tremor, obsessive-compulsive dis