Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Updated on: March 02,2024

Shorter white blood cell telomeres linked to higher dementia risk

by British Medical JournalHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShorter telomeres on the ends of white blood cell chromosomes may signal a heightened

Updated on:March 02,2024

Researchers use imaging technique to predict dementia status in adults with down syndrome

by Laura Dawahare,University of KentuckyResearchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging found that magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), a noninvasive imaging technique,

Updated on: March 07,2024

Researchers use imaging technique to predict dementia status in adults with down syndrome

by Laura Dawahare,University of KentuckyResearchers at the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging found that magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS), a noninvasive imaging technique,

Updated on:March 07,2024

Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthProtein containing a cryptic peptide (red) that results from a lack of functional TDP-43, as in ALS and FTD. Credit: NINDSResearchers at the National Institutes of

Updated on: March 13,2024

Abnormal proteins found in the spinal fluid of people with ALS and frontotemporal dementia

byNational Institutes of HealthProtein containing a cryptic peptide (red) that results from a lack of functional TDP-43, as in ALS and FTD. Credit: NINDSResearchers at the National Institutes of

Updated on:March 13,2024

Study says Alzheimer's plaques can also affect the brain's blood vessels

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at Birmingham3-D microscope image of blood vessels (in red) with surrounding vascular amyloid plaques (in green). Credit: Ian KimbroughAmyloid beta, the plaq

Updated on: February 27,2024

Study says Alzheimer's plaques can also affect the brain's blood vessels

by Bob Shepard,University of Alabama at Birmingham3-D microscope image of blood vessels (in red) with surrounding vascular amyloid plaques (in green). Credit: Ian KimbroughAmyloid beta, the plaq

Updated on:February 27,2024

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

Updated on: February 26,2024

'Super-agers' study may reveal secrets to staying young

Mary Helen Abbott, 77, paints her lips bright pink, still smokes the occasional cigarette, keeps up on all the gossip at the retirement home and wears a short skirt to fitness class.She giggles as the

Updated on:February 26,2024

'Healthy' vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline: Experts call for new recommendations for older

Updated on: April 28,2025

'Healthy' vitamin B12 levels not enough to ward off neuro decline: Experts call for new recommendations for older

Updated on:April 28,2025

Stimulating the auditory cortex improves speech perception

bySociety for NeuroscienceThe Primary Auditory Cortex is highlighted in magenta, and has been known to interact with all areas highlighted on this neural map. Credit: Wikipedia.Stimulating a spe

Updated on: February 18,2024

Stimulating the auditory cortex improves speech perception

bySociety for NeuroscienceThe Primary Auditory Cortex is highlighted in magenta, and has been known to interact with all areas highlighted on this neural map. Credit: Wikipedia.Stimulating a spe

Updated on:February 18,2024

Brain training activity linked to reduced dementia risk

by Alzheimer's Research UKFlorida researchers have presented results from a 10-year study into the effects of 'brain training' activities on healthy older people. The study found that

Updated on: March 07,2024

Brain training activity linked to reduced dementia risk

by Alzheimer's Research UKFlorida researchers have presented results from a 10-year study into the effects of 'brain training' activities on healthy older people. The study found that

Updated on:March 07,2024

Uncovering the unusual way aggregates hijack proteins

by Utrecht University,Utrecht University Faculty of ScienceTau stacking. Credit: Stefan Rudiger - Utrecht UniversityUtrecht scientists have uncovered how aggregates alter the behavior of Tau pro

Updated on: July 01,2024

Uncovering the unusual way aggregates hijack proteins

by Utrecht University,Utrecht University Faculty of ScienceTau stacking. Credit: Stefan Rudiger - Utrecht UniversityUtrecht scientists have uncovered how aggregates alter the behavior of Tau pro

Updated on:July 01,2024

New tool provides researchers with improved understanding of stem cell aging in the brain

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonPatterns in the tiny amounts of light emitted by these neural stem cells helped researchers determine whether they were active or dormant without destructive tes

Updated on: March 30,2024

New tool provides researchers with improved understanding of stem cell aging in the brain

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonPatterns in the tiny amounts of light emitted by these neural stem cells helped researchers determine whether they were active or dormant without destructive tes

Updated on:March 30,2024

Examining dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability

by Okayama UniversityLittle is known about the risk factors of dementia in people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Researchers at Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University, and Asa

Updated on: March 02,2024

Examining dementia risk in adults with intellectual disability

by Okayama UniversityLittle is known about the risk factors of dementia in people diagnosed with intellectual disabilities. Researchers at Okayama University Hospital, Okayama University, and Asa

Updated on:March 02,2024

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleepbyNorthwestern UniversityCorresponding author Andrew Sheriff looks at a computer monitor in a lab. Credit: Northwestern U

Updated on: January 15,2025

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleepbyNorthwestern UniversityCorresponding author Andrew Sheriff looks at a computer monitor in a lab. Credit: Northwestern U

Updated on:January 15,2025