Skin cells from frontotemporal dementia patients may reveal disease mechanisms and biomarkers for drug research

by University of Eastern FinlandFibroblasts of C9-HRE carriers show unaltered C9orf72 levels, express RNA foci, but do not display DPR proteins. a TaqMan assay from fibroblast RNA for C9orf72 all

Updated on: May 28,2024

Skin cells from frontotemporal dementia patients may reveal disease mechanisms and biomarkers for drug research

by University of Eastern FinlandFibroblasts of C9-HRE carriers show unaltered C9orf72 levels, express RNA foci, but do not display DPR proteins. a TaqMan assay from fibroblast RNA for C9orf72 all

Updated on:May 28,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on: March 30,2024

Risk factors for faster aging in the brain revealed in new study

by University of OxfordTo the left of the figure, the red-yellow color denotes the regions that degenerate earlier than the rest of the brain, and are vulnerable to Alzheimer's disease. These

Updated on:March 30,2024

Modulating brain's stress circuity might prevent Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - San DiegoDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In a novel animal study design that mimicked human clinical t

Updated on: February 27,2024

Modulating brain's stress circuity might prevent Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - San DiegoDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In a novel animal study design that mimicked human clinical t

Updated on:February 27,2024

Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsMilitary veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.The study, which used data

Updated on: February 03,2024

Traumatic brain injury may raise veterans' long-term stroke risk

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsMilitary veterans who had a traumatic brain injury may have an increased long-term risk of stroke, new research suggests.The study, which used data

Updated on:February 03,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on: February 18,2024

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

by Wenche Margrethe Kulmo,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Marcus Aurelius from PexelsParalysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Establish

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on: May 08,2024

Practical self-help guide for people with dementia

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA free self-help guide is now available to support people diagnosed with dementia to achieve their goals to enjoy daily activities and independent

Updated on:May 08,2024

Decoding the genetics that drive disease

by University of South AustraliaSome human genes traditionally labeled as 'bad' are not always what they seem. Credit: Gerd Altmann from PixabayFrom Alzheimer's to obesity, life can c

Updated on: July 01,2024

Decoding the genetics that drive disease

by University of South AustraliaSome human genes traditionally labeled as 'bad' are not always what they seem. Credit: Gerd Altmann from PixabayFrom Alzheimer's to obesity, life can c

Updated on:July 01,2024

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on: April 01,2024

Metabolism linked to brain health

by University of South AustraliaCredit: MART PRODUCTION from PexelsEvery three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. And while there is no known cure, changes in the brain can

Updated on:April 01,2024

Testing memory over four weeks could predict Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests testing people's memory over four weeks could identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease befor

Updated on: May 05,2024

Testing memory over four weeks could predict Alzheimer's disease risk

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests testing people's memory over four weeks could identify who is at higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease befor

Updated on:May 05,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's gene-mapping project proposed in New York state

A proposed project to map the genes of 1 million people in New York living with or at risk for Alzheimer disease was announced Friday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.He said the five years of data collected by t

Updated on:April 20,2024

Extra-large synapses could be a cause of schizophrenia

by RIKENExtra-strong synapses could play an important role in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, a study by RIKEN researchers finds. Credit: Equinox Graphics/Science Photo LibrarySchizo

Updated on: February 03,2024

Extra-large synapses could be a cause of schizophrenia

by RIKENExtra-strong synapses could play an important role in psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, a study by RIKEN researchers finds. Credit: Equinox Graphics/Science Photo LibrarySchizo

Updated on:February 03,2024