People living with dementia boosted by new guide to care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Flinders UniversityPeople with dementia and their carers can ask for the care they deserve with confidence after the launch of a new guide to their care rights.The C

Updated on: May 08,2024

People living with dementia boosted by new guide to care

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Flinders UniversityPeople with dementia and their carers can ask for the care they deserve with confidence after the launch of a new guide to their care rights.The C

Updated on:May 08,2024

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

Targeted preventive measures for hip fracture are needed for persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandThe hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with and without Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Easter

Updated on: March 07,2024

Targeted preventive measures for hip fracture are needed for persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandThe hip fracture risk factors are generally similar among those with and without Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study from the University of Easter

Updated on:March 07,2024

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

International study uncovers a molecule that could alleviate stroke-related brain injury

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly developed molecule, LK-2, could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury, find scientists at The Hospital for Sick Ch

Updated on: July 17,2024

International study uncovers a molecule that could alleviate stroke-related brain injury

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: CC0 Public DomainA newly developed molecule, LK-2, could inform new therapies for stroke-related brain injury, find scientists at The Hospital for Sick Ch

Updated on:July 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

Genetic 'hotspots' that speed up and slow down brain aging could provide new targets for Alzheimer's drugs

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from a USC-led consortium have discovered 15 "hotspots" in the genome that either speed up brain aging or slow i

Updated on: June 20,2024

Genetic 'hotspots' that speed up and slow down brain aging could provide new targets for Alzheimer's drugs

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from a USC-led consortium have discovered 15 "hotspots" in the genome that either speed up brain aging or slow i

Updated on:June 20,2024

Genomics- and image-guided subtyping refines characterization of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRight and left hemisphere brain surface plots showing the strength of the canonical vector, νƙ, for each subtype. Credit: Images created by Fan Yang

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genomics- and image-guided subtyping refines characterization of Alzheimer's disease

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingRight and left hemisphere brain surface plots showing the strength of the canonical vector, νƙ, for each subtype. Credit: Images created by Fan Yang

Updated on:June 14,2024

Analyzing internal world models of humans, animals and AI

byUniversity of FreiburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists led by Prof. Dr. Ilka Diester, Professor of Optophysiology and spokesperson of the BrainLinks-BrainTools research ce

Updated on: July 31,2024

Analyzing internal world models of humans, animals and AI

byUniversity of FreiburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of scientists led by Prof. Dr. Ilka Diester, Professor of Optophysiology and spokesperson of the BrainLinks-BrainTools research ce

Updated on:July 31,2024

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering Alzheimer's disease: Researchers examine impact of menopause on cognitive function

by University of MissouriCredit: CC0 Public DomainCharacterized by a buildup of amyloid plaques in the brain, Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that leads to memory loss and a decrease i

Updated on:July 01,2024

Telecare found to cut costs, boost quality of life for dementia patients

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA UCSF telecare program that improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers also has t

Updated on: March 02,2024

Telecare found to cut costs, boost quality of life for dementia patients

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA UCSF telecare program that improves outcomes for patients with dementia and lightens the load for unpaid caregivers also has t

Updated on:March 02,2024

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