Alzheimer's research—intracellular calcium store malfunction leads to brain hyperactivity

by Universitaet TübingenAmyloid proteins (plaques, blue) in the cerebral cortex of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by cortical immune cells (microglia, green). Activated microgli

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's research—intracellular calcium store malfunction leads to brain hyperactivity

by Universitaet TübingenAmyloid proteins (plaques, blue) in the cerebral cortex of a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by cortical immune cells (microglia, green). Activated microgli

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study identifies potential biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterIn one of the largest studies to date to use metabolomics, the study of compounds that are created through various chemical reactions in the body, researchers h

Updated on: March 07,2024

Study identifies potential biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University Medical CenterIn one of the largest studies to date to use metabolomics, the study of compounds that are created through various chemical reactions in the body, researchers h

Updated on:March 07,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on: July 04,2024

Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

by Elana GotkineFor older veterans, residence within more disadvantaged neighborhoods is associated with an increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online July 19 inJAMA Neur

Updated on:July 04,2024

The size of your hippocampi could indicate your risk of cognitive impairment

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A larger brain volume could indicate a reduced risk of memory decline according to

Updated on: February 26,2024

The size of your hippocampi could indicate your risk of cognitive impairment

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A larger brain volume could indicate a reduced risk of memory decline according to

Updated on:February 26,2024

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

Updated on: May 11,2024

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

Updated on:May 11,2024

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

Simple test could help predict risk of Alzheimer's disease 20 years in advance

by The Australian National Universitya) Sketch of protein translocation through a SiNx nanopore membrane. The proteins in a buffered electrolyte solution are placed in the cis and trans channels

Updated on: March 02,2024

Simple test could help predict risk of Alzheimer's disease 20 years in advance

by The Australian National Universitya) Sketch of protein translocation through a SiNx nanopore membrane. The proteins in a buffered electrolyte solution are placed in the cis and trans channels

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

Using herpes drugs to slow down Alzheimer's disease could become reality

by Umea UniversityThe first clinical study to investigate if herpes virus drugs can have an effect on fundamental Alzheimer's disease processes has been launched at Umeå University in Sweden.

Updated on: March 07,2024

Using herpes drugs to slow down Alzheimer's disease could become reality

by Umea UniversityThe first clinical study to investigate if herpes virus drugs can have an effect on fundamental Alzheimer's disease processes has been launched at Umeå University in Sweden.

Updated on:March 07,2024

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on: March 13,2024

Incidence of dementia in primary care increased in the Netherlands over 23 years

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of registered dementia cases has increased slightly over a 23-year period (1992 to 2014) in the Netherlands, according to a stud

Updated on:March 13,2024

Alzheimer's risk gene impairs development of new neurons in mice

by Society for NeuroscienceApoE-expressing astrocytes (green) interacting with tdTomato-expressing dendrites (red) from adult newborn hippocampal neurons. Credit: Tensaouti et al.,eNeuro&nb

Updated on: April 20,2024

Alzheimer's risk gene impairs development of new neurons in mice

by Society for NeuroscienceApoE-expressing astrocytes (green) interacting with tdTomato-expressing dendrites (red) from adult newborn hippocampal neurons. Credit: Tensaouti et al.,eNeuro&nb

Updated on:April 20,2024

Gut bacteriophages associated with improved executive function and memory in flies, mice and humans

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.01.013A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Spain has found evidence of the presence

Updated on: February 03,2024

Gut bacteriophages associated with improved executive function and memory in flies, mice and humans

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressGraphical abstract. Credit: DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2022.01.013A team of researchers affiliated with a large number of institutions in Spain has found evidence of the presence

Updated on:February 03,2024