Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on: January 15,2025

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Updated on:January 15,2025

New study reveals limited public understanding of dementia globally

by Trinity College DublinBelieving that dementia is a normal part of aging is the most common misconception about dementia, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Du

Updated on: February 26,2024

New study reveals limited public understanding of dementia globally

by Trinity College DublinBelieving that dementia is a normal part of aging is the most common misconception about dementia, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Trinity College Du

Updated on:February 26,2024

Disruption of brain-blood barrier might influence progression of Alzheimer's

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Diagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.More and more data from preclinical and clinical st

Updated on: February 26,2024

Disruption of brain-blood barrier might influence progression of Alzheimer's

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Diagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.More and more data from preclinical and clinical st

Updated on:February 26,2024

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

Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers need more work

by Holly Ober,University of California - RiversideCredit: CC0 Public DomainChatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper publishe

Updated on: May 08,2024

Chatbots for dementia patients and caregivers need more work

by Holly Ober,University of California - RiversideCredit: CC0 Public DomainChatbots hold promise for dementia patient or caregiver support, but are still in their infancy, finds a paper publishe

Updated on:May 08,2024

Genome-wide transcriptome profiling and development of age prediction models in the human brain

by Impact Journals LLCDifferential gene expression analysis overall and by sex. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205609A new research paper was published inAgingentitled

Updated on: March 19,2024

Genome-wide transcriptome profiling and development of age prediction models in the human brain

by Impact Journals LLCDifferential gene expression analysis overall and by sex. Credit:Aging(2024). DOI: 10.18632/aging.205609A new research paper was published inAgingentitled

Updated on:March 19,2024

A common marker of neurological diseases may play a role in healthy brains

byNational Institutes of HealthLocalization of α-syn Ser129P and effects of phosphorylation on synaptic targeting. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.11.020Researchers h

Updated on: March 13,2024

A common marker of neurological diseases may play a role in healthy brains

byNational Institutes of HealthLocalization of α-syn Ser129P and effects of phosphorylation on synaptic targeting. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.11.020Researchers h

Updated on:March 13,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on: March 19,2024

App promises to improve pain management for dementia patients

by Katie Willis,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Alberta computing scientists are developing an app to help health-care staff assess and manage pain in patients with d

Updated on:March 19,2024

Researchers report on the effectiveness of skin biopsy to detect Parkinson's and related neurodegenerative diseases

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of the American Medical Association(JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaco

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers report on the effectiveness of skin biopsy to detect Parkinson's and related neurodegenerative diseases

byBeth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a paper published in theJournal of the American Medical Association(JAMA), neurologists at Beth Israel Deaco

Updated on:March 28,2024

Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although

Updated on: April 28,2024

Trials reveal that internet-based conversations help sustain brain function in older adults

by Brian Burns,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial isolation has been linked to faster cognitive decline and an increased risk of developing dementia, although

Updated on:April 28,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on: July 31,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on:July 31,2024

Newly discovered mechanism in mitochondria could lead to new treatment for muscle disorders

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54183-4Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential to energy producti

Updated on: December 23,2024

Newly discovered mechanism in mitochondria could lead to new treatment for muscle disorders

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54183-4Researchers have discovered a mechanism in our cells that is essential to energy producti

Updated on:December 23,2024