Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies

by Mayo ClinicDementia with Lewy bodies is a progressive disease that causes hallucinations, decline in mental abilities, rigid muscles, slow movement and tremors. With symptoms similar to Alzhei

Updated on: March 07,2024

Lack of brain shrinkage may help predict who develops dementia with Lewy bodies

by Mayo ClinicDementia with Lewy bodies is a progressive disease that causes hallucinations, decline in mental abilities, rigid muscles, slow movement and tremors. With symptoms similar to Alzhei

Updated on:March 07,2024

Protein experts show altered ubiquitin signaling induces hallmarks of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUBB+1accumulates in the early stages of AD postmortem tissue.aImmunofluorescence staining of human tissue (ER = hippocampal complex,

Updated on: March 02,2024

Protein experts show altered ubiquitin signaling induces hallmarks of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUBB+1accumulates in the early stages of AD postmortem tissue.aImmunofluorescence staining of human tissue (ER = hippocampal complex,

Updated on:March 02,2024

Neuroscientists discover interactions between brain waves and nerve cells during human memory processes

by University Hospital of BonnIllustration of the hypothesis that human associative object–location memory is linked to the coactivity of object cells and place cells during hippocampal ripples. We pr

Updated on: March 13,2024

Neuroscientists discover interactions between brain waves and nerve cells during human memory processes

by University Hospital of BonnIllustration of the hypothesis that human associative object–location memory is linked to the coactivity of object cells and place cells during hippocampal ripples. We pr

Updated on:March 13,2024

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

Researchers discover role of microglia during early progression of Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have determined how toxic tau fib

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers discover role of microglia during early progression of Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have determined how toxic tau fib

Updated on:February 26,2024

Early signs of Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of AberdeenCredit: University of AberdeenResearchers from the University of Aberdeen have detected key changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.The study confirm

Updated on: April 08,2024

Early signs of Alzheimer's disease identified

by University of AberdeenCredit: University of AberdeenResearchers from the University of Aberdeen have detected key changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease.The study confirm

Updated on:April 08,2024

New treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke revealed in several new studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of three new studies indicate there could be new treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke. One study reveals a possi

Updated on: June 18,2024

New treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke revealed in several new studies

by American Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe results of three new studies indicate there could be new treatments for Alzheimer's and stroke. One study reveals a possi

Updated on:June 18,2024

Amyloid is a less accurate marker for measuring severity, progression of Alzheimer's

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPET imaging using the radiotracers FDG and florbetapir to quantify cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mil

Updated on: May 22,2024

Amyloid is a less accurate marker for measuring severity, progression of Alzheimer's

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaPET imaging using the radiotracers FDG and florbetapir to quantify cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mil

Updated on:May 22,2024

Could sudden infant death syndrome be caused by unrecognized brain infections?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome infants who pass away from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are known to have had acute minor infections.

Updated on: March 30,2024

Could sudden infant death syndrome be caused by unrecognized brain infections?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome infants who pass away from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) are known to have had acute minor infections.

Updated on:March 30,2024

Experts explore new approach to vaccine trials and pandemic preparedness

byUniversity of CologneExemplary setup of a VACCELERATE APT on vaccines. Credit:Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02347-1An international consortium of experts led by Translat

Updated on: August 01,2024

Experts explore new approach to vaccine trials and pandemic preparedness

byUniversity of CologneExemplary setup of a VACCELERATE APT on vaccines. Credit:Infection(2024). DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02347-1An international consortium of experts led by Translat

Updated on:August 01,2024

3D brain mapping opens a window to the aging brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2024by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityIllustration of the triple-wise correlation network model. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi0616By mapping br

Updated on: March 13,2024

3D brain mapping opens a window to the aging brain

FEBRUARY 9, 2024by Bill Snyder,Vanderbilt UniversityIllustration of the triple-wise correlation network model. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi0616By mapping br

Updated on:March 13,2024

Oxytocin: The love hormone that holds the key to better memory

byTokyo University of ScienceResearchers discovered that activating a specific group of oxytocin neurons in the mouse brain improves performance in novel object recognition tasks. Credit: Akiyos

Updated on: March 13,2024

Oxytocin: The love hormone that holds the key to better memory

byTokyo University of ScienceResearchers discovered that activating a specific group of oxytocin neurons in the mouse brain improves performance in novel object recognition tasks. Credit: Akiyos

Updated on:March 13,2024