Making long-term memories requires DNA damage, researchers discover

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFragments released from the nuclei of neurons undergoing DNA damage during learning: DNA (large white dot at center right), histones (purple), and transcript

Updated on: March 30,2024

Making long-term memories requires DNA damage, researchers discover

by Albert Einstein College of MedicineFragments released from the nuclei of neurons undergoing DNA damage during learning: DNA (large white dot at center right), histones (purple), and transcript

Updated on:March 30,2024

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on: April 29,2024

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on:April 29,2024

Insurers balk at paying for Biogen's $56,000-a-year Alzheimer's treatment

by John Tozzi, Angelica Lavito and Anushree DaveCredit: CC0 Public DomainU.S. health insurers say they want more proof before paying for Biogen Inc.'s Aduhelm, stalling sales of the costly new Alz

Updated on: April 29,2024

Insurers balk at paying for Biogen's $56,000-a-year Alzheimer's treatment

by John Tozzi, Angelica Lavito and Anushree DaveCredit: CC0 Public DomainU.S. health insurers say they want more proof before paying for Biogen Inc.'s Aduhelm, stalling sales of the costly new Alz

Updated on:April 29,2024

Can slow walking speed in elderly signal Alzheimer's disease hallmarks?

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid

Updated on: February 27,2024

Can slow walking speed in elderly signal Alzheimer's disease hallmarks?

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.How fast elderly people walk may be related to the amount of amyloid

Updated on:February 27,2024

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

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on: May 09,2024

People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be missing out on important post-diagnosis care.Now world-leading

Updated on:May 09,2024

Brain mapping technique reveals insights into brain's higher functions

byUniversity of BirminghamHigher-order brain mapping: schematic of the approach and applications. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54472-yA new way of mapp

Updated on: December 17,2024

Brain mapping technique reveals insights into brain's higher functions

byUniversity of BirminghamHigher-order brain mapping: schematic of the approach and applications. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54472-yA new way of mapp

Updated on:December 17,2024

New research explains how brain blood vessels are formed

by Université libre de BruxellesMmp25 as a regulator of brain-specific angiogenesis.a, The TC genotype in mosaic sprouts during brain vascular invasion (36 hpf,n = 23 sprouts) and tru

Updated on: April 06,2024

New research explains how brain blood vessels are formed

by Université libre de BruxellesMmp25 as a regulator of brain-specific angiogenesis.a, The TC genotype in mosaic sprouts during brain vascular invasion (36 hpf,n = 23 sprouts) and tru

Updated on:April 06,2024

Dementia risk scores have high error rates

by Lori SolomonCurrent dementia risk scores have high error rates and limited clinical utility for estimating 10-year risk, according to a study published online June 13 inJAMA Network Open.Mika

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia risk scores have high error rates

by Lori SolomonCurrent dementia risk scores have high error rates and limited clinical utility for estimating 10-year risk, according to a study published online June 13 inJAMA Network Open.Mika

Updated on:May 06,2024

Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageStaying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dem

Updated on: June 24,2024

Improved fitness can mean living longer without dementia

by Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: AI-generated imageStaying fit or improving fitness over time should be a goal for anyone who wants to reduce the likelihood of getting dem

Updated on:June 24,2024

Brain stimulation improves motor skill learning at older age

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA visual summary of the study. Credit: Pablo Maceira-Elvira (EPFL)Even though we don't think about it, every movement we make in our daily life esse

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain stimulation improves motor skill learning at older age

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneA visual summary of the study. Credit: Pablo Maceira-Elvira (EPFL)Even though we don't think about it, every movement we make in our daily life esse

Updated on:February 21,2024

How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy. The caption shows the sequence of events that triggers wor

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain's immune system worsens epilepsy

by Richard C. Lewis,University of IowaUniversity of Iowa biologists have definitively linked the brain's immune system to epilepsy. The caption shows the sequence of events that triggers wor

Updated on:February 21,2024