Alzheimer's memory discovery reveals function of brain area affected at onset

by University of St AndrewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer's begi

Updated on: April 18,2024

Alzheimer's memory discovery reveals function of brain area affected at onset

by University of St AndrewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer's begi

Updated on:April 18,2024

Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on: March 02,2024

Researchers connect Alzheimer's-associated genetic variants with brain cell function

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineRepresentative immunofluorescence staining of microglia-specific marker IBA-1. Credit:Nature Genetics(2023). DOI: 10.1

Updated on:March 02,2024

Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility

by Danielle Michaud,Texas A&M UniversityExcessive alcohol intake reduces thalamically evoked burst-pause response in DMS CINs and impairs reversal of operant conditioning. Credit:Scien

Updated on: January 15,2025

Optogenetics approach reveals how alcohol use disorder impairs cognitive flexibility

by Danielle Michaud,Texas A&M UniversityExcessive alcohol intake reduces thalamically evoked burst-pause response in DMS CINs and impairs reversal of operant conditioning. Credit:Scien

Updated on:January 15,2025

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes—hope for inhibitors against amyloid plaques

by Technical University MunichA new class of designed macrocyclic peptides has been developed which are highly potent inhibitors of amyloid plaque formation. Credit: Kapurniotu/ TUMEffective ther

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes—hope for inhibitors against amyloid plaques

by Technical University MunichA new class of designed macrocyclic peptides has been developed which are highly potent inhibitors of amyloid plaque formation. Credit: Kapurniotu/ TUMEffective ther

Updated on:April 08,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on: May 11,2024

LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

by Andrew E. Budson,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf dementia is a general term that means thinking and memory has deteriorated to the point that it interferes with day-to-d

Updated on:May 11,2024

Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

Updated on: March 28,2024

Chronic musculoskeletal pain may accelerate brain aging

byChinese Academy of SciencesChronic pain leads to accelerated brain aging. Credit: Xie RuiIn a studypublishedinNature Mental Health, scientists from China and the United State

Updated on:March 28,2024

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on: March 07,2024

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on:March 07,2024

Research suggests symptomatic Alzheimer's treatments may reduce care costs

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew research has linked the use of existing treatments for Alzheimer's to lower healthcare costs and increased survival for people with the disease. The study, w

Updated on: March 07,2024

Research suggests symptomatic Alzheimer's treatments may reduce care costs

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew research has linked the use of existing treatments for Alzheimer's to lower healthcare costs and increased survival for people with the disease. The study, w

Updated on:March 07,2024

A spherical brain mapping of MR images for the detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersDiagnosis, treatment and care of dementia is one of the major concerns in neurology research and associated healthcare programs. Dementia affects older age groups with a g

Updated on: March 07,2024

A spherical brain mapping of MR images for the detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersDiagnosis, treatment and care of dementia is one of the major concerns in neurology research and associated healthcare programs. Dementia affects older age groups with a g

Updated on:March 07,2024

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesElectrodes at multiple brain regions reveal brain activity in real time. Colored dots show the locations of all of the electrodes across all patients, color-c

Updated on: July 17,2024

Study pinpoints origins of creativity in the brain

byUniversity of Utah Health SciencesElectrodes at multiple brain regions reveal brain activity in real time. Colored dots show the locations of all of the electrodes across all patients, color-c

Updated on:July 17,2024

Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. DZNE researchers report this in the journal&nbs

Updated on: April 29,2024

Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. DZNE researchers report this in the journal&nbs

Updated on:April 29,2024

Curcumin for amyloidosis and lipid metabolism—a novel insight

by Shinshu UniversitySchematic diagram of the effect of curcumin mediated by PPARa pathway in AApoAII amyloidosis model mouse. Credit: Jian DaiCurcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of t

Updated on: June 24,2024

Curcumin for amyloidosis and lipid metabolism—a novel insight

by Shinshu UniversitySchematic diagram of the effect of curcumin mediated by PPARa pathway in AApoAII amyloidosis model mouse. Credit: Jian DaiCurcumin is a polyphenol compound produced by plants of t

Updated on:June 24,2024