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

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

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

Dementia study reveals how toxic proteins spread through brain

by University of EdinburghGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.020Fresh insights into the spread of damaging proteins that build up in the brains of

Updated on: February 03,2024

Dementia study reveals how toxic proteins spread through brain

by University of EdinburghGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.020Fresh insights into the spread of damaging proteins that build up in the brains of

Updated on:February 03,2024

Identification of potential target protein aggregates for treating Alzheimer's

by CEACredit: CC0 Public DomainThe aggregation of alpha-synuclein proteins in Parkinson's disease and tau proteins in Alzheimer's disease is intimately linked to the progression of these neuro

Updated on: June 24,2024

Identification of potential target protein aggregates for treating Alzheimer's

by CEACredit: CC0 Public DomainThe aggregation of alpha-synuclein proteins in Parkinson's disease and tau proteins in Alzheimer's disease is intimately linked to the progression of these neuro

Updated on:June 24,2024

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Updated on: February 27,2024

Alzheimer-type brain pathology after transplantation of dura mater

by University of ZurichBrown-colored A-beta plaques in the cerebral cortex in Alzheimer's disease. Credit: University Hospital ZurichUp to now Alzheimer's disease has not been recognized

Updated on:February 27,2024

Removing large brain artery clot, chased with clot-buster shot may improve stroke outcomes

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRemoving a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in str

Updated on: March 03,2025

Removing large brain artery clot, chased with clot-buster shot may improve stroke outcomes

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRemoving a blood clot from a large brain artery, then injecting the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase into the artery resulted in str

Updated on:March 03,2025

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

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

Report supports reparations for harm to Australians living with dementia

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report aims to bring awareness to the need for reparations, as well as changes to policy and practice around access to ju

Updated on: April 29,2024

Report supports reparations for harm to Australians living with dementia

by University of Technology, SydneyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report aims to bring awareness to the need for reparations, as well as changes to policy and practice around access to ju

Updated on:April 29,2024

Tactile imagery increases corticospinal excitability, study finds

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyExperiment on imagining movements and tactile sensations in the right hand. Credit: Aigul NasibullinaThe ability to imagine is one o

Updated on: July 05,2024

Tactile imagery increases corticospinal excitability, study finds

by Oleg Sherbakov,Skolkovo Institute of Science and TechnologyExperiment on imagining movements and tactile sensations in the right hand. Credit: Aigul NasibullinaThe ability to imagine is one o

Updated on:July 05,2024

Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia

by University of SouthamptonTiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonResearchers from the University of Southampton are to

Updated on: May 18,2024

Tiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia

by University of SouthamptonTiny blood vessels in the brain could be the key in treating vascular dementia. Credit: University of SouthamptonResearchers from the University of Southampton are to

Updated on:May 18,2024