Waste management in the brain may shed light on dementia

by Jim Shelton,Yale UniversityFig. 1: CSF flow speed becomes hyperdynamic with severe CAA. Credit:Nature Aging(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-022-00181-4A new study suggests that a contr

Updated on: May 18,2024

Waste management in the brain may shed light on dementia

by Jim Shelton,Yale UniversityFig. 1: CSF flow speed becomes hyperdynamic with severe CAA. Credit:Nature Aging(2022). DOI: 10.1038/s43587-022-00181-4A new study suggests that a contr

Updated on:May 18,2024

Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on:May 06,2024

Using light to treat Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Deposits of Beta-Amyloid in Fruit Flies Stopped by Using Porphyrin and Blue LED Lights. Credit: KAISTA Korean research team jointl

Updated on: February 27,2024

Using light to treat Alzheimer's disease

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)Deposits of Beta-Amyloid in Fruit Flies Stopped by Using Porphyrin and Blue LED Lights. Credit: KAISTA Korean research team jointl

Updated on:February 27,2024

New molecule to fight against transthyretin amyloidosis

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01195Researchers from IBB-UAB have developed a second-generation molecule

Updated on: January 12,2024

New molecule to fight against transthyretin amyloidosis

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaCredit:Journal of Medicinal Chemistry(2022). DOI: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01195Researchers from IBB-UAB have developed a second-generation molecule

Updated on:January 12,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study shows glucose levels affect cognitive performance in people with type 1 diabetes differently

byMcLean HospitalCredit: Wikimedia CommonsA new study led by researchers at McLean Hospital (a member of Mass General Brigham) and Washington State University used advances in digital testing to

Updated on:March 28,2024

Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a si

Updated on: June 20,2024

Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a si

Updated on:June 20,2024

Landmark study finds dementia risk varies significantly among racial and ethnic groups

by Kaiser PermanenteDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk

Updated on: February 27,2024

Landmark study finds dementia risk varies significantly among racial and ethnic groups

by Kaiser PermanenteDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In the largest and longest study thus far of ethnic disparities in dementia risk

Updated on:February 27,2024

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarte

Updated on: May 20,2024

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarte

Updated on:May 20,2024

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on: March 19,2024

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on:March 19,2024

Alzheimer's treatment shows unique results

by Uppsala UniversityDespite his team’s successes, Lars Lannfelt does not want to speculate on when an approved treatment can be available for health care. Credit: Johan WahlgrenIn late July ther

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's treatment shows unique results

by Uppsala UniversityDespite his team’s successes, Lars Lannfelt does not want to speculate on when an approved treatment can be available for health care. Credit: Johan WahlgrenIn late July ther

Updated on:April 08,2024

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

Updated on: July 05,2024

Discovery of cellular mechanism to maintain brain's energy could benefit late-life brain health

byUniversity College LondonDeletion of A2B receptors in hippocampal astrocytes. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07611-wA key mechanism which detects when the brain needs

Updated on:July 05,2024

Potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease would be relatively cheap

by RIKENNeprilysin (red) and Aβ (green) levels in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease model mice. Top: control. Bottom: after being fed diazoxide. After diazoxide treatment, neprilysin lev

Updated on: April 07,2024

Potential new treatment for Alzheimer's disease would be relatively cheap

by RIKENNeprilysin (red) and Aβ (green) levels in the hippocampus of Alzheimer's disease model mice. Top: control. Bottom: after being fed diazoxide. After diazoxide treatment, neprilysin lev

Updated on:April 07,2024