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 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

Improving research on diet and dementia

by Keck School of Medicine of USCHussein Yassine, MD, associate professor of medicine and neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Kenneth and Bette Volk Chair of Neurology of USC.

Updated on: June 20,2024

Improving research on diet and dementia

by Keck School of Medicine of USCHussein Yassine, MD, associate professor of medicine and neurology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the Kenneth and Bette Volk Chair of Neurology of USC.

Updated on:June 20,2024

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

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

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on: April 22,2024

Understanding genetic risk could save sight and predict multiple sclerosis earlier in young people

byUniversity of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people could be spared from going blind by a new genetic risk tool that could also help diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, to start ef

Updated on:April 22,2024

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

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

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

Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults—regardless of genetic risk

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impair

Updated on: June 24,2024

Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition for oldest adults—regardless of genetic risk

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new analysis of adults aged 80 years and older shows that a healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impair

Updated on:June 24,2024

New biomarker for dementia diagnosis

by Flinders UniversityProfessor Arduino Mangoni, Head of Clinical Pharmacology at Flinders University, in his research laboratory in South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityMedical researcher

Updated on: May 11,2024

New biomarker for dementia diagnosis

by Flinders UniversityProfessor Arduino Mangoni, Head of Clinical Pharmacology at Flinders University, in his research laboratory in South Australia. Credit: Flinders UniversityMedical researcher

Updated on:May 11,2024