Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on: January 08,2025

Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainDyslexia is a common learning difficulty in which genes often play a role. How do genes associated with dyslexia relate to brain structure in the gen

Updated on:January 08,2025

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on: March 07,2024

Progranulin and dementia—a blood sample does not tell the full story!

by Bentham Science PublishersProgranulin is a central protein in both neuronal survival and neurodegenerative diseases. It is thus not surprising that altered progranulin levels represent a universal

Updated on:March 07,2024

Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versa

Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versabyUniversity of California - Santa CruzHengen's artistic interpretation of t

Updated on: July 17,2024

Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versa

Scientists find small regions of the brain can take micro-naps while the rest of the brain is awake and vice versabyUniversity of California - Santa CruzHengen's artistic interpretation of t

Updated on:July 17,2024

Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Reuben, Archstone Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. C

Updated on: May 08,2024

Dementia care program improves mental health of patients, caregivers

by Enrique Rivero,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Reuben, Archstone Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Geriatrics in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. C

Updated on:May 08,2024

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on: March 07,2024

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on:March 07,2024

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on: June 20,2024

Secondary infections inflame the brain, worsening cognition in Alzheimer's disease

by Trinity College DublinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research into Alzheimer's disease (AD) suggests that secondary infections and new inflammatory events amplify the brain's im

Updated on:June 20,2024

Multivariate analysis improves on cognitive testing in Alzheimer's disease

by Future Science GroupMultivariate analysis of cognitive tests in Alzheimer's disease identifies five distinct groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, and suggests that multivitamins might sl

Updated on: March 07,2024

Multivariate analysis improves on cognitive testing in Alzheimer's disease

by Future Science GroupMultivariate analysis of cognitive tests in Alzheimer's disease identifies five distinct groups of Alzheimer's disease patients, and suggests that multivitamins might sl

Updated on:March 07,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 26,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 26,2024

Creating the largest, most comprehensive picture of neural connections to date

byNational Science FoundationThe 50 largest neurons of the adult fruit fly brain connectome. Credit: Tyler Sloan and Amy Sterling for FlyWire, Princeton University, (Dorkenwald et al., 2024)Flip

Updated on: October 16,2024

Creating the largest, most comprehensive picture of neural connections to date

byNational Science FoundationThe 50 largest neurons of the adult fruit fly brain connectome. Credit: Tyler Sloan and Amy Sterling for FlyWire, Princeton University, (Dorkenwald et al., 2024)Flip

Updated on:October 16,2024

Potential noninvasive test for Alzheimer's disease

by University of Central LancashireProfessor Francis Martin, principal investigator of the study and Biosciences theme lead at UCLan. Credit: University of Central LancashireIn the largest and most co

Updated on: April 07,2024

Potential noninvasive test for Alzheimer's disease

by University of Central LancashireProfessor Francis Martin, principal investigator of the study and Biosciences theme lead at UCLan. Credit: University of Central LancashireIn the largest and most co

Updated on:April 07,2024

Emergency but not elective hospital admissions linked to faster memory and thinking decline

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Chicago have investigated the link between hospital admissions and memory and thinking problems. Existing research indicates that older people are at

Updated on: March 07,2024

Emergency but not elective hospital admissions linked to faster memory and thinking decline

by Alzheimer's Research UKResearchers in Chicago have investigated the link between hospital admissions and memory and thinking problems. Existing research indicates that older people are at

Updated on:March 07,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on: March 02,2024

Midlife insomnia may increase risk for later dementia

by Lori SolomonInsomnia and short sleep duration in middle age increase the risk for dementia, according to a study published in the September issue ofAge and Ageing.Xiao Tan, from the Zhejiang

Updated on:March 02,2024