Super-resolution microscopy sheds light on how dementia protein becomes dysfunctional

by University of QueenslandThe signalling protein Fyn moving and forming clusters in living brain cells - viewed using super-resolution microscopy. Credit: Meunier Lab, University of QueenslandUn

Updated on: May 05,2024

Super-resolution microscopy sheds light on how dementia protein becomes dysfunctional

by University of QueenslandThe signalling protein Fyn moving and forming clusters in living brain cells - viewed using super-resolution microscopy. Credit: Meunier Lab, University of QueenslandUn

Updated on:May 05,2024

Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on: July 04,2024

Nine things that can affect whether you get dementia – and what you can do about them

by Gill Livingston,The ConversationCredit: Miguel Á. Padriñán from PexelsDementia is by no means an inevitable result of ageing. In fact, one in three dementia cases can be prevented, according

Updated on:July 04,2024

New link between increased astrocytes in the brain and blood in early Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetBrain regions with increased astrocytes that can appear in the blood. Credit: Konstantinos ChiotisA new study shows that the activation of the brain's immune defense c

Updated on: March 02,2024

New link between increased astrocytes in the brain and blood in early Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetBrain regions with increased astrocytes that can appear in the blood. Credit: Konstantinos ChiotisA new study shows that the activation of the brain's immune defense c

Updated on:March 02,2024

Alzheimer's in one sibling raises risk of shortened lifespan in others

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Alzheimer's diagnosis in a sibling raises the risk of a shortened lifespan in other family members—even those wit

Updated on: February 24,2024

Alzheimer's in one sibling raises risk of shortened lifespan in others

by Leigh Hopper,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn Alzheimer's diagnosis in a sibling raises the risk of a shortened lifespan in other family members—even those wit

Updated on:February 24,2024

'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research to b

Updated on: May 05,2024

'Bugs' in the gut might predict dementia in the brain

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe makeup of bacteria and other microbes in the gut may have a direct association with dementia risk, according to preliminary research to b

Updated on:May 05,2024

What an animated taco reveals about curiosity and patience

byDuke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCuriosity paradoxically increases people's patience for an answer, while simultaneously making them more eager to hear it, finds a new study

Updated on: January 12,2024

What an animated taco reveals about curiosity and patience

byDuke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCuriosity paradoxically increases people's patience for an answer, while simultaneously making them more eager to hear it, finds a new study

Updated on:January 12,2024

ALS and dementia attacked by an RNA-hunting compound that recruits cell's own virus fighter

by The Scripps Research InstituteTo study the effectiveness of their compounds, the scientists directed cells from patients with ALS to become stem cells and then specialize into nerve cells. Cre

Updated on: June 14,2024

ALS and dementia attacked by an RNA-hunting compound that recruits cell's own virus fighter

by The Scripps Research InstituteTo study the effectiveness of their compounds, the scientists directed cells from patients with ALS to become stem cells and then specialize into nerve cells. Cre

Updated on:June 14,2024

Connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice

by John Spizzirri,Argonne National LaboratoryFigure 1. Experimental design for dopamine connectomics. (A) Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) expressing Cre-dependent Apex2 were bilaterally injected

Updated on: February 05,2024

Connections between addictive drugs and brain function in mice

by John Spizzirri,Argonne National LaboratoryFigure 1. Experimental design for dopamine connectomics. (A) Adeno-associated viruses (AAVs) expressing Cre-dependent Apex2 were bilaterally injected

Updated on:February 05,2024

Dementia and self-harm: Why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePeople diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, h

Updated on: May 08,2024

Dementia and self-harm: Why it's crucial to support patients in first year after diagnosis

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imagePeople diagnosed with dementia are more likely to self-harm within the first six to 12 months after initial diagnosis, h

Updated on:May 08,2024

Why are migraines worse during your period? Study points to progesterone, offering a new treatment target

by Suchitra Joshi and Jaideep Kapur,The ConversationHormone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle. Credit:Draper et al. 2018/Scientific Reports,CC BY-SAMigraines are throbbing

Updated on: August 08,2024

Why are migraines worse during your period? Study points to progesterone, offering a new treatment target

by Suchitra Joshi and Jaideep Kapur,The ConversationHormone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle. Credit:Draper et al. 2018/Scientific Reports,CC BY-SAMigraines are throbbing

Updated on:August 08,2024

Depression best treated by nonpharmacological approaches in people living with dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has confirmed treating symptoms of depression is most eff

Updated on: May 06,2024

Depression best treated by nonpharmacological approaches in people living with dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch led by UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) has confirmed treating symptoms of depression is most eff

Updated on:May 06,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on: March 19,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on:March 19,2024