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Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

by Medical University of ViennaBrain–behavior correlations. A, Regions of interest—namely left superior parietal lobule (SPL) and left precuneus—where a significant correlation (plotted in panel

Ultrasound brain stimulation slows dementia-related brain degeneration

by Medical University of ViennaBrain–behavior correlations. A, Regions of interest—namely left superior parietal lobule (SPL) and left precuneus—where a significant correlation (plotted in panel
Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

by Society for NeuroscienceHealthy adults carrying the gene APOE4—the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD)—may struggle to adapt their brain activity to increasing

Alzheimer's gene associated with failure to adapt to cognitive challenge in healthy adults

by Society for NeuroscienceHealthy adults carrying the gene APOE4—the strongest known genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD)—may struggle to adapt their brain activity to increasing
Higher risk of Alzheimer's found among underserved population

Higher risk of Alzheimer's found among underserved population

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Texas at Arlington research team found that foreign-born women of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)

Higher risk of Alzheimer's found among underserved population

by Neph Rivera,University of Texas at ArlingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA University of Texas at Arlington research team found that foreign-born women of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
A spherical brain mapping of MR images for the detection of Alzheimer's disease

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

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
Measuring changes to the male brain after fathering a child

Measuring changes to the male brain after fathering a child

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers with members from Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, the University of Southern California and t

Measuring changes to the male brain after fathering a child

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers with members from Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Gregorio Marañón, the University of Southern California and t
Alzheimer's missing link ID'd, answering what tips brain's decline

Alzheimer's missing link ID'd, answering what tips brain's decline

by Washington University School of MedicineIn Alzheimer's, amyloid clumps (blue) develop first in the brain, followed by tangles of the protein tau (red). Tau is associated with memory loss a

Alzheimer's missing link ID'd, answering what tips brain's decline

by Washington University School of MedicineIn Alzheimer's, amyloid clumps (blue) develop first in the brain, followed by tangles of the protein tau (red). Tau is associated with memory loss a
LATE: A common but largely unknown cause of dementia

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

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
Learning a second language helps maintain a socially healthy brain in old age, finds study

Learning a second language helps maintain a socially healthy brain in old age, finds study

bySingapore University of Technology and DesignHigher gray matter volume, larger suface area, and greater cortical thickness were associated with earlier bilingual acquisition and better perform

Learning a second language helps maintain a socially healthy brain in old age, finds study

bySingapore University of Technology and DesignHigher gray matter volume, larger suface area, and greater cortical thickness were associated with earlier bilingual acquisition and better perform
Large-scale study links dyslexia genetics to brain structure

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

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
Research suggests symptomatic Alzheimer's treatments may reduce care costs

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

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
Key gene in familial Alzheimer's disease regulates neuronal development

Key gene in familial Alzheimer's disease regulates neuronal development

by Autonomous University of BarcelonaAn international team of researchers led by the Institute of Neuroscience at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona describes a new route that promotes differe

Key gene in familial Alzheimer's disease regulates neuronal development

by Autonomous University of BarcelonaAn international team of researchers led by the Institute of Neuroscience at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona describes a new route that promotes differe
Prediction of conversion to Alzheimer's disease with longitudinal measures and time-to-event data

Prediction of conversion to Alzheimer's disease with longitudinal measures and time-to-event data

by IOS PressPredicting the timing of Alzheimer's disease (AD) conversion for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be significantly improved by incorporating longitudinal chang

Prediction of conversion to Alzheimer's disease with longitudinal measures and time-to-event data

by IOS PressPredicting the timing of Alzheimer's disease (AD) conversion for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can be significantly improved by incorporating longitudinal chang