Alzheimer's drug trial shows 'evidence of sustained improvement'

by University of AberdeenRelationship between steady-state plasma levels of hydromethylthionine and decline on the ADAS-Cog11scale over 65 weeks in 566 participants receiving hydromethylthi

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug trial shows 'evidence of sustained improvement'

by University of AberdeenRelationship between steady-state plasma levels of hydromethylthionine and decline on the ADAS-Cog11scale over 65 weeks in 566 participants receiving hydromethylthi

Updated on:April 16,2024

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersNicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) have been pursued for decades as potential molecular targets to treat cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD) due

Updated on: March 07,2024

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersNicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) have been pursued for decades as potential molecular targets to treat cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease (AD) due

Updated on:March 07,2024

Genetic and non-genetic resilience against memory decline and Alzheimer's

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers across the world are keen to understand why some people experience memory decline or diseases like Alzheimer's, while others don't. At AAIC2016,

Updated on: March 07,2024

Genetic and non-genetic resilience against memory decline and Alzheimer's

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers across the world are keen to understand why some people experience memory decline or diseases like Alzheimer's, while others don't. At AAIC2016,

Updated on:March 07,2024

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on: February 05,2024

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on:February 05,2024

The brain applies data compression for decision-making

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Updated on: February 21,2024

The brain applies data compression for decision-making

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownGeorge Costanza's Frogger arcade videogame from the episode The Frogger of the sitcom Seinfeld. Exhibition Seinfeld: The Apartment, 451 W 14th Street, Manhatt

Updated on:February 21,2024

Protecting the brain from dementia-inducing abnormal protein aggregates

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyResearchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology prove that the protein p62 eliminates and prevents the formatio

Updated on: April 29,2024

Protecting the brain from dementia-inducing abnormal protein aggregates

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyResearchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology prove that the protein p62 eliminates and prevents the formatio

Updated on:April 29,2024

Global effort to map the human brain releases first data

byAllen Institute for Brain ScienceBrain slice being prepared for analysis and study. Credit: Erik Dinnel / Allen InstituteThe BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has launched its first

Updated on: October 16,2024

Global effort to map the human brain releases first data

byAllen Institute for Brain ScienceBrain slice being prepared for analysis and study. Credit: Erik Dinnel / Allen InstituteThe BRAIN Initiative Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has launched its first

Updated on:October 16,2024

Alzheimer's genes might show effects in your 20s

by Alan MozesEvery college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually it's no big deal. But a new study warns that when young people with a family history of Alzhe

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's genes might show effects in your 20s

by Alan MozesEvery college student misplaces keys or forgets an appointment from time to time. Usually it's no big deal. But a new study warns that when young people with a family history of Alzhe

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

Household and family ties significant in staving off dementia

by University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households

Updated on: June 20,2024

Household and family ties significant in staving off dementia

by University of AdelaideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a global study, researchers in evolutionary medicine at the University of Adelaide have found that people living in larger households

Updated on:June 20,2024

Large collaboration yields unprecedented 'live' view into the brain's complexity

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaLIONESS delineates the complexity of dense brain tissue. a: Complex neuronal environment b: LIONESS can image and reconstruct the sample in a way tha

Updated on: February 18,2024

Large collaboration yields unprecedented 'live' view into the brain's complexity

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaLIONESS delineates the complexity of dense brain tissue. a: Complex neuronal environment b: LIONESS can image and reconstruct the sample in a way tha

Updated on:February 18,2024

A blood test for Alzheimer's? Markers for tau take us a step closer

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test for Alzheimer's would be a great advance for individuals with—and at risk for—the disease, families, doctors and research

Updated on: April 25,2024

A blood test for Alzheimer's? Markers for tau take us a step closer

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA simple blood test for Alzheimer's would be a great advance for individuals with—and at risk for—the disease, families, doctors and research

Updated on:April 25,2024