Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

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Study discovers a 'brain thesaurus' that lets neurons derive meaning from spoken words

by Brandon Chase,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainUsing a novel technology for obtaining recordings from single neurons, a team of investigators at Massachusetts General Ho

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Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Updated on: February 28,2024 18

Active mind, body may only do so much against Alzheimer's

(HealthDay)—There's plenty of evidence suggesting that people who are active socially, intellectually and physically may stave off Alzheimer's disease. However, a new study shows those efforts

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on: March 07,2024 16

Dementia diagnosis delayed by complex referral criteria

by SAGEComplex and time-consuming memory clinic referral criteria are contributing to delays in the diagnosis of dementia, according to a paper published today by theJournal of the Royal Society

Updated on:March 07,2024 16

Study suggests that attention networks support changes in cortical organization and cognition during childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressVentral attention network areas demonstrate high population-level degree centrality but pronounced functional changes across development. Credit:Nature Neurosci

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Study suggests that attention networks support changes in cortical organization and cognition during childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressVentral attention network areas demonstrate high population-level degree centrality but pronounced functional changes across development. Credit:Nature Neurosci

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Human brains are getting larger: That may be good news for dementia risk

byUC DavisHuman brain volume has increased for people born in the 1970s compared to the 1930s. Credit: UC Davis HealthA new study by researchers at UC Davis Health found human brains are getting

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Human brains are getting larger: That may be good news for dementia risk

byUC DavisHuman brain volume has increased for people born in the 1970s compared to the 1930s. Credit: UC Davis HealthA new study by researchers at UC Davis Health found human brains are getting

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on: May 08,2024 5

People with dementia and the right to independent life

by Risto Löf,University of Eastern FinlandTuija Alava, an expert by experience for Pohjois-Savon Muisti, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease while still in working life. Alava lives alone and

Updated on:May 08,2024 5

MAO is a possible Alzheimer's disease biomarker

by American Chemical SocietyResearchers used mice studies to reveal that MAO activity (yellow) is directly correlated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease and may be used to stage the

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

MAO is a possible Alzheimer's disease biomarker

by American Chemical SocietyResearchers used mice studies to reveal that MAO activity (yellow) is directly correlated with the progression of Alzheimer's disease and may be used to stage the

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on: March 30,2024 13

FDA approves first drug meant to ease Alzheimer's-linked agitation

by Cara MurezA medication to treat agitation in Alzheimer's patients now has approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.The FDA gave supplemental approval to Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company

Updated on:March 30,2024 13

A common marker of neurological diseases may play a role in healthy brains

byNational Institutes of HealthLocalization of α-syn Ser129P and effects of phosphorylation on synaptic targeting. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.11.020Researchers h

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A common marker of neurological diseases may play a role in healthy brains

byNational Institutes of HealthLocalization of α-syn Ser129P and effects of phosphorylation on synaptic targeting. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.11.020Researchers h

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Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on: April 18,2024 0

Expert offers perspective on experimental Alzheimer's disease drug

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to drugmakers Eisai and Biogen, a Phase 3 clinical study on a potential new Alzheimer's disease drug shows promise. The study findings show

Updated on:April 18,2024 0

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on: April 29,2024 14

Brain health 'Check-in' tool to help reduce dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKA free new digital tool has been launched by Alzheimer's Research UK, supported by evidence from UCL researchers, to help people

Updated on:April 29,2024 14

Dementia fighter: Orienteering helps brain and body alike, with greater benefits for those who move quickest

by McMaster UniversityA new study finds orienteering helps both brain and body, with greater benefits for those who move quickest. Credit: McMaster UniversityThe sport of orienteering, which simu

Updated on: June 15,2024 3

Dementia fighter: Orienteering helps brain and body alike, with greater benefits for those who move quickest

by McMaster UniversityA new study finds orienteering helps both brain and body, with greater benefits for those who move quickest. Credit: McMaster UniversityThe sport of orienteering, which simu

Updated on:June 15,2024 3