Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to 'speak' using only the power of thought

byTel-Aviv UniversityAn image from the experiment of the speech neuroprosthesis (a.k.a speech brain-computer interface). It shows the participant who is completely silent, with his mouth closed,

Updated on: July 17,2024

Researchers achieve success in allowing a patient to 'speak' using only the power of thought

byTel-Aviv UniversityAn image from the experiment of the speech neuroprosthesis (a.k.a speech brain-computer interface). It shows the participant who is completely silent, with his mouth closed,

Updated on:July 17,2024

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on: December 08,2025

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on:December 08,2025

Brain plasticity promotes worsening of epileptic seizures

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsEpileptic seizures worsen via the same mechanism by which practice makes perfect, a new study from the S

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain plasticity promotes worsening of epileptic seizures

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsEpileptic seizures worsen via the same mechanism by which practice makes perfect, a new study from the S

Updated on:February 21,2024

Brain modeling identifies circuits implicated in consciousness

by Human Brain ProjectResponse differences in brain circuits when broadcasting (top row) or receiving signals (bottom row). Left: healthy controls; Middle: unresponsive wakefulness; Right: minimally c

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain modeling identifies circuits implicated in consciousness

by Human Brain ProjectResponse differences in brain circuits when broadcasting (top row) or receiving signals (bottom row). Left: healthy controls; Middle: unresponsive wakefulness; Right: minimally c

Updated on:February 21,2024

Drug that slows progression of ALS may provide the same benefit for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRiluzole, a drug that has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig&#3

Updated on: June 20,2024

Drug that slows progression of ALS may provide the same benefit for people with Alzheimer's disease

by Alzheimer's Drug Discovery FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRiluzole, a drug that has been used for more than 20 years to slow the progression of ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig&#3

Updated on:June 20,2024

Loneliness associated with increased risk of dementia in older adults

by NYU Langone HealthChart showing incident of dementia for adults under age 80 without APOE ε4 allele, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Credit: NYU Langone HealthAs social isol

Updated on: June 05,2024

Loneliness associated with increased risk of dementia in older adults

by NYU Langone HealthChart showing incident of dementia for adults under age 80 without APOE ε4 allele, a genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease. Credit: NYU Langone HealthAs social isol

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc

Updated on: July 08,2024

Study shows activity of claustrum neurons controls alertness level, engagement of sensory information

byHebrew University of JerusalemApproach for hM3Dq DREADD experiments (left) and setup (right). Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-48829-6A new study has unc

Updated on:July 08,2024

Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer's disease with modulated 1070-nm light

by Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CASa. The 1070-nm light irradiation apparatus and the transmittances of 1070-nm light. b. typical swimming path o

Updated on: March 19,2024

Photobiomodulation for Alzheimer's disease with modulated 1070-nm light

by Light Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CASa. The 1070-nm light irradiation apparatus and the transmittances of 1070-nm light. b. typical swimming path o

Updated on:March 19,2024

Protecting the brain from dementia-inducing abnormal protein aggregates

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyResearchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology prove that the protein p62 eliminates and prevents the formatio

Updated on: April 29,2024

Protecting the brain from dementia-inducing abnormal protein aggregates

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyResearchers from the National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology prove that the protein p62 eliminates and prevents the formatio

Updated on:April 29,2024

Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment

by Lindsey TannerMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prosta

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia tied to hormone-blocking prostate cancer treatment

by Lindsey TannerMicrograph showing prostatic acinar adenocarcinoma (the most common form of prostate cancer) Credit: Wikipedia,CC BY-SA 3.0Alzheimer's disease may be a risk for older prosta

Updated on:May 11,2024

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's research strengthens evidence for reanalyzing data in clinical trials that 'failed'

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research on Alzheimer's disease led by the University at Buffalo reveals strong evidence that clinical trials on

Updated on:April 16,2024

Dementia carers reassured they can – and should – call police about wandering patients

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly a small proportion of cases of a person with dementia going missing are reported to police, according to a new study.Mostfamily care

Updated on: May 09,2024

Dementia carers reassured they can – and should – call police about wandering patients

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOnly a small proportion of cases of a person with dementia going missing are reported to police, according to a new study.Mostfamily care

Updated on:May 09,2024