Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w

Updated on: June 18,2024

Computer simulations explore how Alzheimer's disease starts

by Rice UniversityA team of Rice University researchers built computer simulations of amyloid beta proteins to see what their energy landscapes reveal about the formation of plaques in patients w

Updated on:June 18,2024

COVID-19: Advice for caring for people with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of daily life, how much information should you share with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disea

Updated on: March 26,2024

COVID-19: Advice for caring for people with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of daily life, how much information should you share with a loved one who has Alzheimer's disea

Updated on:March 26,2024

From autism to Alzheimer's: A large-scale animal study links brain pH changes to wide-ranging cognitive issues

byFujita Health UniversityIncreased brain lactate levels correlated with decreased pH are associated with poor working memory. Credit: eLife (2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.89376.3A global collaborat

Updated on: March 28,2024

From autism to Alzheimer's: A large-scale animal study links brain pH changes to wide-ranging cognitive issues

byFujita Health UniversityIncreased brain lactate levels correlated with decreased pH are associated with poor working memory. Credit: eLife (2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.89376.3A global collaborat

Updated on:March 28,2024

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a

Updated on:April 07,2024

Understanding removal of brain fluid provides avenue for Alzheimer's treatment

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Switzerland have investigated the way fluid is removed from around the brain. Finding a new pathway for its removal, their work may signal a paradigm

Updated on: March 07,2024

Understanding removal of brain fluid provides avenue for Alzheimer's treatment

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Switzerland have investigated the way fluid is removed from around the brain. Finding a new pathway for its removal, their work may signal a paradigm

Updated on:March 07,2024

New insights into causes of loss of orientation in dementia

by University of ExeterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.New research has revealed how disease-associated changes in two interlinked n

Updated on: February 27,2024

New insights into causes of loss of orientation in dementia

by University of ExeterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.New research has revealed how disease-associated changes in two interlinked n

Updated on:February 27,2024

Artificial Intelligence helps early detection of dementia

by EurostarsCredit: EurostarsThrough pioneering algorithmic analysis, the Eurostars project BRAINIQ has developed software that uses artificial intelligence to detect the signs and progression of deme

Updated on: March 09,2024

Artificial Intelligence helps early detection of dementia

by EurostarsCredit: EurostarsThrough pioneering algorithmic analysis, the Eurostars project BRAINIQ has developed software that uses artificial intelligence to detect the signs and progression of deme

Updated on:March 09,2024

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on: May 13,2024

Innovative 'smart socks' could help millions living with dementia

by University of BristolLeft: The display that carers will see in the Milbotix app. Right: Milbotix founder and CEO Dr Zeke Steer. Credit: University of Bristol"Smart socks" that track

Updated on:May 13,2024

Record month for dementia diagnosis shows need for better tools, treatments

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's Research UK is calling for continued improvements in the way the UK diagnoses and treats dementia after a record number of p

Updated on: May 11,2024

Record month for dementia diagnosis shows need for better tools, treatments

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's Research UK is calling for continued improvements in the way the UK diagnoses and treats dementia after a record number of p

Updated on:May 11,2024

How are 'super agers' protected from Alzheimer's and mental decline?

by Alan Mozes Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Some older folks are still sharp as tacks and dementia-free well into their 80s and beyond. Now German researchers have uncovered a possible reason why: The

Updated on: March 13,2024

How are 'super agers' protected from Alzheimer's and mental decline?

by Alan Mozes Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Some older folks are still sharp as tacks and dementia-free well into their 80s and beyond. Now German researchers have uncovered a possible reason why: The

Updated on:March 13,2024

Study finds cerebrovascular disease to be major determinant of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer's

by St. Michael's HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.About half of all patients with Alzheimer's disease develop symptom

Updated on: February 27,2024

Study finds cerebrovascular disease to be major determinant of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer's

by St. Michael's HospitalDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.About half of all patients with Alzheimer's disease develop symptom

Updated on:February 27,2024

'Anti-tangle' molecule could aid search for new dementia treatments, say scientists

by Vicky Just,University of BathThe solution NMR structure of αS1–25(A) The average structure of αS1–25derived from the 20 lowest-energy structures. Charged (blue: positive, red: negative)

Updated on: March 02,2024

'Anti-tangle' molecule could aid search for new dementia treatments, say scientists

by Vicky Just,University of BathThe solution NMR structure of αS1–25(A) The average structure of αS1–25derived from the 20 lowest-energy structures. Charged (blue: positive, red: negative)

Updated on:March 02,2024