Alzheimer-linked protein complex at super resolution

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith the advent of super-resolution microscopy, scientists can study close protein associations better than ever before.

Updated on: May 05,2024

Alzheimer-linked protein complex at super resolution

by VIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Credit: CC0 Public DomainWith the advent of super-resolution microscopy, scientists can study close protein associations better than ever before.

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

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

Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2024.156099When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consumin

Updated on: January 15,2025

Study reveals brain's role in starting meals through GABA, dopamine

by Taylor Barnes,Baylor College of MedicineCredit:Metabolism(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2024.156099When you are feeling hungry, the brain takes the necessary steps toward consumin

Updated on:January 15,2025

AAIC: Turnover kinetics vary for different amyloid beta isoforms

(HealthDay)—Amyloid beta (Aβ)38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40 and Aβ42, according to a study published online July 19 inAlzheimer's & Dementiato coincide with presentation

Updated on: March 19,2024

AAIC: Turnover kinetics vary for different amyloid beta isoforms

(HealthDay)—Amyloid beta (Aβ)38 has faster turnover kinetics than Aβ40 and Aβ42, according to a study published online July 19 inAlzheimer's & Dementiato coincide with presentation

Updated on:March 19,2024

Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists in the US have found that electrically stimulating regions of the brain in th

Updated on: May 13,2024

Brain stimulation shows promise for Alzheimer's disease in early trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainScientists in the US have found that electrically stimulating regions of the brain in th

Updated on:May 13,2024

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on: February 05,2024

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on:February 05,2024

Study reveals how obesity could accelerate aging in the brain

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the blood vessels that supply blood

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study reveals how obesity could accelerate aging in the brain

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study conducted in mice traces how obesity and a high-fat diet may accelerate aging in the blood vessels that supply blood

Updated on:April 28,2024

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

Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityAge-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) over time (1996–2019) for females, males, and both. The gray shading depicts the 95% confidence intervals for the annual

Updated on: July 17,2024

Systemic sclerosis is on the rise in Quebec, especially in children, study finds

by Claire Loewen,McGill UniversityAge-standardized incidence rates (ASIR) over time (1996–2019) for females, males, and both. The gray shading depicts the 95% confidence intervals for the annual

Updated on:July 17,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on: July 31,2024

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

Updated on:July 31,2024

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