Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on: April 02,2024

Molecular alterations in neuronal trophic regulation in Alzheimer's pathology

by Jason Clement,McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades researchers have known that Alzheimer's disease (AD) causes the atrophy of a system of neurons and synapses hi

Updated on:April 02,2024

Cortexyme publishes data on P. gingivalis ability to infect neurons

by IOS PressP. gingivalisbacteria (arrows), after invading a neuron, causes damage to the cellular infrastructure and synapses. Credit: Cortexyme, Inc.Cortexyme, Inc., a clinical stage biop

Updated on: March 26,2024

Cortexyme publishes data on P. gingivalis ability to infect neurons

by IOS PressP. gingivalisbacteria (arrows), after invading a neuron, causes damage to the cellular infrastructure and synapses. Credit: Cortexyme, Inc.Cortexyme, Inc., a clinical stage biop

Updated on:March 26,2024

How much does dementia risk increase after traumatic brain injury?

by Public Library of ScienceThe WHO has predicted that TBI will become a leading cause of death and long-term illness during the next ten years. Already one per cent of the population in the United St

Updated on: May 13,2024

How much does dementia risk increase after traumatic brain injury?

by Public Library of ScienceThe WHO has predicted that TBI will become a leading cause of death and long-term illness during the next ten years. Already one per cent of the population in the United St

Updated on:May 13,2024

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an

Updated on: May 13,2024

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an

Updated on:May 13,2024

Clinical trial results for lecanemab are a significant step for Alzheimer's, but not a historic breakthrough

by University of New South WalesAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles occur in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Ian JosonPartner companies Eisai and Biogen recen

Updated on: March 30,2024

Clinical trial results for lecanemab are a significant step for Alzheimer's, but not a historic breakthrough

by University of New South WalesAmyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles occur in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Ian JosonPartner companies Eisai and Biogen recen

Updated on:March 30,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study shows exercise can boost brain health

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA fascinating link between regular exercise and better brain health has been revealed, according to an international study that included a team of clinical re

Updated on:February 24,2024

Brain's 'appetite control center' found to be different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of

Updated on: February 05,2024

Brain's 'appetite control center' found to be different in people who are overweight or living with obesity

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainCambridge scientists have shown that the hypothalamus, a key region of the brain involved in controlling appetite, is different in the brains of

Updated on:February 05,2024

Alzheimer's trial screening data links high amyloid levels with early stage disease

by National Institutes of HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe first published data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's trial screening data links high amyloid levels with early stage disease

by National Institutes of HealthPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe first published data from the Anti-Amyloid Treatment in Asymptomatic Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:April 20,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on: May 20,2024

Protein misfolding as a risk marker for Alzheimer's disease

by German Cancer Research CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn symptom-free individuals, the detection of misfolded amyloid-β protein in the blood indicates a considerably higher risk of Alzheimer&#

Updated on:May 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

Undergraduates develop tools to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms

by University of MarylandA prototype of the UMD team's tool to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms. Credit: University of MarylandA team of seven University of Mary

Updated on: April 29,2024

Undergraduates develop tools to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms

by University of MarylandA prototype of the UMD team's tool to diagnose Alzheimer's disease before patients show symptoms. Credit: University of MarylandA team of seven University of Mary

Updated on:April 29,2024

Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w

Updated on: June 18,2024

Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w

Updated on:June 18,2024