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

Researchers propose a new way to identify when consciousness emerges in human infancy

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcademics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.When over the

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers propose a new way to identify when consciousness emerges in human infancy

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAcademics are proposing a new and improved way to help researchers discover when consciousness emerges in human infancy.When over the

Updated on:March 28,2024

Alzheimer's protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's protein is likely held together with many weak chemical interactions

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe chemical interactions that give proteins their shape may be weaker and more numerous than previously recognized. These weak connections provide

Updated on:April 18,2024

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on: May 18,2024

'Lack of cleaning' in brain cells is central to Alzheimer's disease

by University of CopenhagenCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn international research team with representation from the University of Copenhagen has created a better understanding of Alzheimer's. The

Updated on:May 18,2024

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

Odor biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new study from the Monell Center, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

Updated on: February 27,2024

Odor biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Monell Chemical Senses CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A new study from the Monell Center, the U.S. Department of Agricultu

Updated on:February 27,2024

Oxytocin: The love hormone that holds the key to better memory

byTokyo University of ScienceResearchers discovered that activating a specific group of oxytocin neurons in the mouse brain improves performance in novel object recognition tasks. Credit: Akiyos

Updated on: March 13,2024

Oxytocin: The love hormone that holds the key to better memory

byTokyo University of ScienceResearchers discovered that activating a specific group of oxytocin neurons in the mouse brain improves performance in novel object recognition tasks. Credit: Akiyos

Updated on:March 13,2024

Alzheimer-linked protein complex at super resolution

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith the advent of super-resolution microscopy, scientists can study close protein associations better than ever before.

Updated on: May 05,2024

Alzheimer-linked protein complex at super resolution

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith the advent of super-resolution microscopy, scientists can study close protein associations better than ever before.

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

Dementia fighter: Orienteering helps brain and body alike, with greater benefits for those who move quickest

by McMaster UniversityA new study finds orienteering helps both brain and body, with greater benefits for those who move quickest. Credit: McMaster UniversityThe sport of orienteering, which simu

Updated on: June 15,2024

Dementia fighter: Orienteering helps brain and body alike, with greater benefits for those who move quickest

by McMaster UniversityA new study finds orienteering helps both brain and body, with greater benefits for those who move quickest. Credit: McMaster UniversityThe sport of orienteering, which simu

Updated on:June 15,2024

Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on: April 18,2024

Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on:April 18,2024

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