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

Protein experts show altered ubiquitin signaling induces hallmarks of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUBB+1accumulates in the early stages of AD postmortem tissue.aImmunofluorescence staining of human tissue (ER = hippocampal complex,

Updated on: March 02,2024

Protein experts show altered ubiquitin signaling induces hallmarks of sporadic Alzheimer's disease

by Technion - Israel Institute of TechnologyUBB+1accumulates in the early stages of AD postmortem tissue.aImmunofluorescence staining of human tissue (ER = hippocampal complex,

Updated on:March 02,2024

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and

Updated on: February 27,2024

Exercise for people with dementia improves balance and reduces dependence

by Umea UniversityRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and reduces dependence on assistance. Credit: MostPhotosRegular exercise improves balance for people with dementia and

Updated on:February 27,2024

Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke

by Kyushu UniversityProduction of NeuroD1 in microglial cells induces their development into neurons, therefore decreasing the area of the brain with neuron loss. In scans of the mice brains, neurons

Updated on: January 12,2024

Converting brain immune cells into neurons helps mice recover after stroke

by Kyushu UniversityProduction of NeuroD1 in microglial cells induces their development into neurons, therefore decreasing the area of the brain with neuron loss. In scans of the mice brains, neurons

Updated on:January 12,2024

From 'demented' to 'person with dementia': how and why the language of disability changed

by Roland Sussex,The ConversationThe initial aim of political correctness, to establish non-hateful language was, and still is, admirable. Credit: Nathan Anderson/UnsplashIn the second half of t

Updated on: May 13,2024

From 'demented' to 'person with dementia': how and why the language of disability changed

by Roland Sussex,The ConversationThe initial aim of political correctness, to establish non-hateful language was, and still is, admirable. Credit: Nathan Anderson/UnsplashIn the second half of t

Updated on:May 13,2024

Dementia study reveals how toxic proteins spread through brain

by University of EdinburghGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.020Fresh insights into the spread of damaging proteins that build up in the brains of

Updated on: February 03,2024

Dementia study reveals how toxic proteins spread through brain

by University of EdinburghGraphical Abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.04.020Fresh insights into the spread of damaging proteins that build up in the brains of

Updated on:February 03,2024

'New' ALS gene destabilizes neuron's structure and chokes off its nucleus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the dis

Updated on: April 23,2024

'New' ALS gene destabilizes neuron's structure and chokes off its nucleus

byNorthwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe viral ALS Ice Bucket Challenge a few years ago raised major funding that resulted in the discovery of new genes connected to the dis

Updated on:April 23,2024

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between ne

Updated on: May 22,2024

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between ne

Updated on:May 22,2024

More sunshine as a baby linked to less disease activity for children with multiple sclerosis

Updated on: March 05,2025

More sunshine as a baby linked to less disease activity for children with multiple sclerosis

Updated on:March 05,2025

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on: June 11,2024

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on:June 11,2024

Promising Alzheimer's drug candidate prevents buildup of tau proteins in lab and fruit fly studies

byLancaster UniversityThe brain of a 7-day-old fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The green outlines the neurons, which are starting to swell

Updated on: October 21,2024

Promising Alzheimer's drug candidate prevents buildup of tau proteins in lab and fruit fly studies

byLancaster UniversityThe brain of a 7-day-old fruit fly with Tau expressed in a neuronal circuit used by the fly in olfactory memory. The green outlines the neurons, which are starting to swell

Updated on:October 21,2024

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

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