Focused ultrasound shown to enhance the delivery of promising therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease

by Samantha Sexton, Sunnybrook Research InstituteNew neurons (seen here in green) can be generated in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in learning and memory. In the study, the use of focused

Updated on: July 04,2024

Focused ultrasound shown to enhance the delivery of promising therapeutic for Alzheimer's disease

by Samantha Sexton, Sunnybrook Research InstituteNew neurons (seen here in green) can be generated in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in learning and memory. In the study, the use of focused

Updated on:July 04,2024

AI reveals new insights into human brain activity

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergTuning curve: a: LFP stream of 3 electrodes (shades of blue) during 50 ms pure tone stimuli (pure tone intensity: 110 dB SPL−70 dB SPL, frequenc

Updated on: September 23,2024

AI reveals new insights into human brain activity

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergTuning curve: a: LFP stream of 3 electrodes (shades of blue) during 50 ms pure tone stimuli (pure tone intensity: 110 dB SPL−70 dB SPL, frequenc

Updated on:September 23,2024

Hospice improves quality of care in patients with dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile the hospice program was originally designed for patients with cancer, who are expected to die within six months, c

Updated on: April 25,2024

Hospice improves quality of care in patients with dementia

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile the hospice program was originally designed for patients with cancer, who are expected to die within six months, c

Updated on:April 25,2024

New insights into the molecular mechanisms behind the action of secretagogin

byKarolinska InstitutetThe vesicular release of neurotransmitters and hormones relies on the SNARE-complex formed by three proteins: VAMP (blue), Syntaxin (pink) and SNAP-25 (green). Secretagoin

Updated on: April 28,2024

New insights into the molecular mechanisms behind the action of secretagogin

byKarolinska InstitutetThe vesicular release of neurotransmitters and hormones relies on the SNARE-complex formed by three proteins: VAMP (blue), Syntaxin (pink) and SNAP-25 (green). Secretagoin

Updated on:April 28,2024

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on: March 02,2024

Antibody therapy inspired by patient case reduces tau tangles in a preclinical model of Alzheimer's disease

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.A team led by researchers from Mass General Brigham reports promising results for a monoclonal antibody that takes aim at a new target for Alz

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

Resveratrol appears to restore blood-brain barrier integrity in Alzheimer's disease

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSkeletal formula of trans-resveratrol. Image: WikipediaResveratrol, given to Alzheimer's patients, appears to restore the integrity of the blood-brain b

Updated on: March 09,2024

Resveratrol appears to restore blood-brain barrier integrity in Alzheimer's disease

by Georgetown University Medical CenterSkeletal formula of trans-resveratrol. Image: WikipediaResveratrol, given to Alzheimer's patients, appears to restore the integrity of the blood-brain b

Updated on:March 09,2024

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on: June 18,2024

Is memory loss mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's or just aging? When to get tested

by Eric AdlerCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor people of a certain age, it takes only a few "senior moments"—struggling for words, names or memories—to cause worry.Is this normal aging ormi

Updated on:June 18,2024

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

How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on: June 01,2024

How retrotransposons control the brain

by John Hewitt , Medical XpressCredit: WikipediaAround half of the genome is made up of transposable elements or 'jumping genes' that derive from ancient viral integrations. They persist in va

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIndiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously dev

Updated on:February 24,2024

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on: March 06,2024

Special properties of pneumococci affect their ability to cause meningitis

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: AI-generated imageStructures on the surface of pneumococci determine the ability of these bacteria to enter the brain and cause severe infections, according to a p

Updated on:March 06,2024