Energy storehouses in the brain may be source of Alzheimer's, targets of new therapy

by Arizona State UniversityDiego Mastroeni is a researcher in the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center. Credit: Biodesign Institute at Arizona State UniversityAlzheimer's dise

Updated on: May 18,2024

Energy storehouses in the brain may be source of Alzheimer's, targets of new therapy

by Arizona State UniversityDiego Mastroeni is a researcher in the ASU-Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center. Credit: Biodesign Institute at Arizona State UniversityAlzheimer's dise

Updated on:May 18,2024

Structural analysis of relevant drug targets for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersAlzheimer's Disease (AD) is classified as a neurodegenerative non-curable disease that affects millions worldwide. Current drugs have side effects that are significant

Updated on: March 07,2024

Structural analysis of relevant drug targets for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersAlzheimer's Disease (AD) is classified as a neurodegenerative non-curable disease that affects millions worldwide. Current drugs have side effects that are significant

Updated on:March 07,2024

'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

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

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on: July 04,2024

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on:July 04,2024

Researchers study connection between cholesterol level and cognitive decline in old age

by Heidelberg UniversityChanges in lifestyle could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. That was the conclusion of a study conducted by researchers of Heidelberg University'

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers study connection between cholesterol level and cognitive decline in old age

by Heidelberg UniversityChanges in lifestyle could reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. That was the conclusion of a study conducted by researchers of Heidelberg University'

Updated on:February 26,2024

Models show promise in predicting cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the July 10 online issue ofNeurology, looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer&

Updated on: July 11,2024

Models show promise in predicting cognitive decline in early Alzheimer's

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the July 10 online issue ofNeurology, looks at predicting how quickly people with early Alzheimer&

Updated on:July 11,2024

Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety

by IOS PressMental health and activity participation by dementia status per year of assessment. A) Proportion of depressive symptoms. B) Proportion of anxiety. C) Mean score of social activity. D

Updated on: June 07,2024

Having dementia and reduction in social participation are associated with increased depression and anxiety

by IOS PressMental health and activity participation by dementia status per year of assessment. A) Proportion of depressive symptoms. B) Proportion of anxiety. C) Mean score of social activity. D

Updated on:June 07,2024

Computational techniques explore 'the dark side of amyloid aggregation in the brain'

by Jianhan Chen,University of Massachusetts AmherstPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAs physicians and families know too well, though Alzheimer's d

Updated on: June 18,2024

Computational techniques explore 'the dark side of amyloid aggregation in the brain'

by Jianhan Chen,University of Massachusetts AmherstPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAs physicians and families know too well, though Alzheimer's d

Updated on:June 18,2024

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi

Updated on: July 05,2024

Sound stimulation aids saccular dysfunction with Meniere disease

by Lori Solomon and Marianne Madeiros sSound stimulation of 75 dB at a frequency of 100 Hz leads to improvement in cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (cVEMP) amplitude in patients with defi

Updated on:July 05,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on: March 30,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea

by University of OttawaSubjects were seated for six hours with an intravenous catheter to measure blood lipids, breathing medical nitrogen to simulate sleep apnea. Credit: University of OttawaSle

Updated on: March 05,2024

Women's blood lipid metabolism found to be better at countering effects of sleep apnea

by University of OttawaSubjects were seated for six hours with an intravenous catheter to measure blood lipids, breathing medical nitrogen to simulate sleep apnea. Credit: University of OttawaSle

Updated on:March 05,2024