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Study links premature development of human neurons to brain developmental disorders

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

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
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk

Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May

Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May
Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood

Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood

by University of North Carolina Health CareNew adult-born neurons that contribute to memory and emotion regulation. Credit: Song Lab, UNC-CHWe humans lose mental acuity as an unfortunate side eff

Stimulating brain circuits promotes neuron growth in adulthood, improving cognition and mood

by University of North Carolina Health CareNew adult-born neurons that contribute to memory and emotion regulation. Credit: Song Lab, UNC-CHWe humans lose mental acuity as an unfortunate side eff
Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un

Dementia diagnosis linked to unnecessary medication use

by University of SydneyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new international study led by University of Sydney has found that medication use increases in newly diagnosed dementia patients, particularly un
Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac

Lipid and glucose levels at age 35 associated with Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicinePET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainLiving your best life at 35, ignoring cholesterol and glucose levels, may impac
Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery

Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a

Thalamus degeneration found to impact stroke recovery

byBaycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study by the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care reveals that an area of the brain distinct from the stroke lesion may play a
The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and

The way the brain processes speech could serve as a predictor of early dementia

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly dementia is typically associated with memory and thinking problems; but older adults should also be vigilant about hearing and
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi

Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'

by University of StirlingProfessor Emma Reynish, Chair in Dementia Studies at the University of Stirling. Credit: University of StirlingHospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusi
Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even
Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before symptoms emerge

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before symptoms emerge

by Lund UniversityNIA-AA versus IWG criteria. Differences in the nomenclature of cognitively unimpaired individuals with (+) or without (−) in vivo biomarker evidence of Aβ (A) and tau (T) pathol

Alzheimer's disease can be diagnosed before symptoms emerge

by Lund UniversityNIA-AA versus IWG criteria. Differences in the nomenclature of cognitively unimpaired individuals with (+) or without (−) in vivo biomarker evidence of Aβ (A) and tau (T) pathol
New material derived from graphene improves the performance of neuroprostheses

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

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
FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

(HealthDay)—A number of warning/advisory letters have been issued to 17 companies for selling illegal products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions, the

FDA warns 17 companies about illegal Alzheimer disease products

(HealthDay)—A number of warning/advisory letters have been issued to 17 companies for selling illegal products that claim to prevent, treat, or cure Alzheimer disease and other serious conditions, the