Researchers discover role of microglia during early progression of Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have determined how toxic tau fib

Updated on: February 26,2024

Researchers discover role of microglia during early progression of Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.For the first time, researchers have determined how toxic tau fib

Updated on:February 26,2024

Persistent HIV DNA in spinal fluid may be associated with cognitive challenges

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the world's largest and longest-established HIV research network, to

Updated on: June 18,2024

Persistent HIV DNA in spinal fluid may be associated with cognitive challenges

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInvestigators from the AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG), the world's largest and longest-established HIV research network, to

Updated on:June 18,2024

From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

by Erika Nyhus,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroencephalography, or EEG, wasinvented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain

Updated on: July 05,2024

From diagnosing brain disorders to cognitive enhancement, 100 years of EEG have transformed neuroscience

by Erika Nyhus,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainElectroencephalography, or EEG, wasinvented 100 years ago. In the years since the invention of this device to monitor brain

Updated on:July 05,2024

Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia: Blood levels could point to early loss of neuronal connections

by Marcus Neitzert,German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesGroup comparisons, correlation analyses, and diagnostic performance of serum beta-synuclein and plasma pTau181. (A) Serum beta-synu

Updated on:May 06,2024

Beyond plaques and tangles: Genetic variation may increase risk of cognitive decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic variation in some people may be associated with cognitive decline that can't be explained by deposits of two key proteins as

Updated on: May 13,2024

Beyond plaques and tangles: Genetic variation may increase risk of cognitive decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA genetic variation in some people may be associated with cognitive decline that can't be explained by deposits of two key proteins as

Updated on:May 13,2024

Alzheimer's researchers study drug efficacy in early stages of disease

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost drugs developed to treat Alzheimer's disease have for years been ineffective in clinical trials. Researchers from

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's researchers study drug efficacy in early stages of disease

by Indiana University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost drugs developed to treat Alzheimer's disease have for years been ineffective in clinical trials. Researchers from

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

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

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

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on: March 19,2024

How to fast safely during Ramadan: What the science shows

by Feisal Subhan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor1.9 billion Muslims, Ramadan is the ninth and holiest Islamic month and this year starts on March 11. During the 30 day

Updated on:March 19,2024

Estrogen replacement may protect against Alzheimer's disease in women

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia. It affects more women than men. A new study publi

Updated on: May 13,2024

Estrogen replacement may protect against Alzheimer's disease in women

by IOS PressCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease and the leading cause of dementia. It affects more women than men. A new study publi

Updated on:May 13,2024

Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led&n

Updated on: April 28,2024

Brain stimulation treatment may improve depression, anxiety in older adults

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA noninvasive brain stimulation treatment improved depression and anxiety symptoms among older adults in a new University of Florida-led&n

Updated on:April 28,2024

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a

Updated on: April 07,2024

Alzheimer's: Proteomics gives clues toward alternatives to amyloid

by Emory UniversityDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In Alzheimer's research, one particular protein looms large: plaque-forming a

Updated on:April 07,2024