New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on: July 11,2024

New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

byAutonomous University of BarcelonaThe image on the left shows a histological section of the nerve implanted with an electrode longitudinally. The device (arrow) can be seen in close contact wi

Updated on:July 11,2024

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on: March 19,2024

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on:March 19,2024

Spinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's risk gene signals inflammation

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a gene variant associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease also tend to have changes

Updated on: April 20,2024

Spinal fluid of people with Alzheimer's risk gene signals inflammation

by Duke University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have a gene variant associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease also tend to have changes

Updated on:April 20,2024

Alzheimer's: Can an amino acid help to restore memories?

by CNRSCredit: Laboratoire des maladies neurodégénératives (CNRS/CEA/Université Paris Saclay)Scientists at the Laboratoire des Maladies Neurodégénératives (CNRS/CEA/Université Paris-Saclay) and t

Updated on: March 09,2024

Alzheimer's: Can an amino acid help to restore memories?

by CNRSCredit: Laboratoire des maladies neurodégénératives (CNRS/CEA/Université Paris Saclay)Scientists at the Laboratoire des Maladies Neurodégénératives (CNRS/CEA/Université Paris-Saclay) and t

Updated on:March 09,2024

New review suggests evaluating Tibetan medicinal herb as potential treatment for mild cognitive impairment

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressCredit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1484040Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well

Updated on: November 07,2024

New review suggests evaluating Tibetan medicinal herb as potential treatment for mild cognitive impairment

by Stephanie Baum , Medical XpressCredit:Frontiers in Pharmacology(2024). DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1484040Within Tibetan medicine, the medicinal herb Terminalia chebula (T. chebula) is well

Updated on:November 07,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on: March 30,2024

CRISPR helps identify potential Alzheimer's-related protein

by University of TokyoCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperts at the University of Tokyo have identified a new protein in the pathway that leads to Alzheimer's disease. Researchers used the "mo

Updated on:March 30,2024

Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how some

Updated on: May 06,2024

Dementia diagnosis often comes as part of costly crisis

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGetting diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another kind of dementia is never pleasant—but a new study shows that when and how some

Updated on:May 06,2024

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on: July 31,2024

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on:July 31,2024

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

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

Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on: July 08,2024

Serotonin 2C receptor regulates memory in mice and humans: Implications for Alzheimer's disease

byBaylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2

Updated on:July 08,2024

How humans continuously adapt while walking stably

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA hierarchical framework for locomotor adaptation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53416-wResearchers have develope

Updated on: January 15,2025

How humans continuously adapt while walking stably

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyA hierarchical framework for locomotor adaptation. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-53416-wResearchers have develope

Updated on:January 15,2025

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