Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering one of the driving forces of Alzheimer's disease

by Flinders UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, currently has no cure or effective therapy, in part due to gaps in our understand

Updated on:July 01,2024

Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on: January 14,2025

Brain map clarifies neuronal connectivity behind motor function

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.11.019Signals relayed to motor neurons from the brain enable muscle mov

Updated on:January 14,2025

Optical sensors and lab-on-fiber technology may detect Alzheimer's disease at early stages

by Wileya) 3D view of the nanofunctionalized D-shaped lab-on-fiber sensor. b) Related sensing mechanism based on the evaluation of refractive index changes, through evanescent wave interaction, t

Updated on: June 05,2024

Optical sensors and lab-on-fiber technology may detect Alzheimer's disease at early stages

by Wileya) 3D view of the nanofunctionalized D-shaped lab-on-fiber sensor. b) Related sensing mechanism based on the evaluation of refractive index changes, through evanescent wave interaction, t

Updated on:June 05,2024

Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

Updated on: January 18,2025

Personalized stem cell model offers fast, individualized drug testing for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by International Society for Stem Cell ResearchThe technique for inducing differentiation of human motor neurons used in this paper clearly shows neuronal electrical activity. Credit: Satoru MorimotoA

Updated on:January 18,2025

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an

Updated on: May 13,2024

Hit the sleep 'sweet spot' to keep brain sharp

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLike so many other good things in life, sleep is best in moderation. A multiyear study of older adults found that both short an

Updated on:May 13,2024

Signals from muscle protect from dementia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearch in the lab of Fabio Demontis, PhD, of Developmental Neurobiology, used immunostaining and confocal microscopy on fruit fly brain and retina ce

Updated on: June 14,2024

Signals from muscle protect from dementia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearch in the lab of Fabio Demontis, PhD, of Developmental Neurobiology, used immunostaining and confocal microscopy on fruit fly brain and retina ce

Updated on:June 14,2024

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra

Updated on: March 07,2024

Meditation and music may help reverse early memory loss in adults at risk for Alzheimer's disease

by IOS PressIn a recent study of adults with early memory loss, a West Virginia University research team lead by Dr. Kim Innes found that practice of a simple meditation or music listening progra

Updated on:March 07,2024

Cell atlases of the human brain created in parallel projects

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two parallel projects, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been involved in creating the most comprehensive atlases of human brai

Updated on: February 05,2024

Cell atlases of the human brain created in parallel projects

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn two parallel projects, researchers at Karolinska Institutet have been involved in creating the most comprehensive atlases of human brai

Updated on:February 05,2024

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

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on: March 28,2024

Fiber supplements could improve brain function in seniors, study says

by Ebony Williams, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: Wikimedia CommonsFiber is essential for the digestive system. It helps maintain a healthy weight and lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disea

Updated on:March 28,2024

Patients' groups, progressives square off over Medicare Alzheimer's decision

by Lauren ClasonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAdvocates on both sides of a debate over dramatically restricting Medicare's coverage of an expensive a

Updated on: June 11,2024

Patients' groups, progressives square off over Medicare Alzheimer's decision

by Lauren ClasonPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAdvocates on both sides of a debate over dramatically restricting Medicare's coverage of an expensive a

Updated on:June 11,2024

New blood test for detecting Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lund University, together with the Roche pharmaceutical company, have developed a method to create a new blood marker capable of detect

Updated on: June 20,2024

New blood test for detecting Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Lund University, together with the Roche pharmaceutical company, have developed a method to create a new blood marker capable of detect

Updated on:June 20,2024