A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareStimulus-evoked negative fMRI signals in striatum. Credit: Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Ph.D.The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electrici

Updated on: March 28,2024

A new study shows how neurochemicals affect fMRI readings

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareStimulus-evoked negative fMRI signals in striatum. Credit: Yen-Yu Ian Shih, Ph.D.The brain is an incredibly complex and active organ that uses electrici

Updated on:March 28,2024

Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease—a new therapeutic opportunity?

by IOS PressCurrently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Metaboli

Updated on: March 07,2024

Vascular risk factors and Alzheimer's disease—a new therapeutic opportunity?

by IOS PressCurrently, no possibility exists to reliably quantify the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) onset in the general population and in subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Metaboli

Updated on:March 07,2024

Could blood pressure drugs have a role in Alzheimer's disease treatment?

by Georgetown University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In laboratory neuronal cultures, an FDA-approved drug used to

Updated on: February 27,2024

Could blood pressure drugs have a role in Alzheimer's disease treatment?

by Georgetown University Medical CenterDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.In laboratory neuronal cultures, an FDA-approved drug used to

Updated on:February 27,2024

Discovery adds context to Alzheimer's fight

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioRobarts Research Institute scientists Vania and Marco Prado have found a gene, TRPM2, that could be a therapeutic target to assist in decreasing cognit

Updated on: February 27,2024

Discovery adds context to Alzheimer's fight

by Paul Mayne,University of Western OntarioRobarts Research Institute scientists Vania and Marco Prado have found a gene, TRPM2, that could be a therapeutic target to assist in decreasing cognit

Updated on:February 27,2024

Routine brain scanning may improve clinical care for people with psychosis

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageRoutine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, acc

Updated on: February 05,2024

Routine brain scanning may improve clinical care for people with psychosis

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageRoutine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, acc

Updated on:February 05,2024

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease

by University of British ColumbiaKathleen Martin Ginis is a professor in UBC Okanagan's School of Heath and Exercise Sciences. Credit: UBC OkanaganThe evidence is clear. Physical activity is

Updated on: March 09,2024

Exercising can protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease

by University of British ColumbiaKathleen Martin Ginis is a professor in UBC Okanagan's School of Heath and Exercise Sciences. Credit: UBC OkanaganThe evidence is clear. Physical activity is

Updated on:March 09,2024

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug trial targets toxic proteases from gum disease bacteria in the brain

by Alzheimer's Research UKP. gingivalis colonies grown on blood agar. CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company, Cortexyme, Inc. has outlined a trial of potential Alzheimer's drug that

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study links premature development of human neurons to brain developmental disorders

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Mouse cortex (in blue) transplanted with human neurons (in green). Credit: VIBThe mechanisms underlying intellectual disabilities or autism remain

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study links premature development of human neurons to brain developmental disorders

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Mouse cortex (in blue) transplanted with human neurons (in green). Credit: VIBThe mechanisms underlying intellectual disabilities or autism remain

Updated on:August 08,2024

Higher levels of tau protein found in children with early onset psychosis

by International Early Psychosis AssociationNew research presented at this year's International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (20-22 October) shows that levels of a ce

Updated on: March 07,2024

Higher levels of tau protein found in children with early onset psychosis

by International Early Psychosis AssociationNew research presented at this year's International Early Psychosis Association (IEPA) meeting in Milan, Italy (20-22 October) shows that levels of a ce

Updated on:March 07,2024

Dementia education: An age-friendly future starts with our kids

by University of South AustraliaCredit: City of UnleySchool-based dementia education could deliver much needed empathy and understanding for older generations as new research from the University

Updated on: May 09,2024

Dementia education: An age-friendly future starts with our kids

by University of South AustraliaCredit: City of UnleySchool-based dementia education could deliver much needed empathy and understanding for older generations as new research from the University

Updated on:May 09,2024

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsResearchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that when compared to seven other anti-diabetic drugs,

Updated on: November 07,2024

Popular diabetes and weight-loss drug may reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: SHVETS production from PexelsResearchers at the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine have found that when compared to seven other anti-diabetic drugs,

Updated on:November 07,2024

How the brain remembers where you're going

by Julia Weiler, Donata Zuber,Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have made new discoveries about how certain brainwaves aid navigation. They hope that the methods may b

Updated on: May 18,2024

How the brain remembers where you're going

by Julia Weiler, Donata Zuber,Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have made new discoveries about how certain brainwaves aid navigation. They hope that the methods may b

Updated on:May 18,2024