Researchers find branched chain amino acid supplementation may aid in concussion recovery

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediat

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers find branched chain amino acid supplementation may aid in concussion recovery

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the first clinical trial of a targeted pharmacologic therapeutic for mild traumatic brain injury in pediat

Updated on:March 28,2024

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

byKobe UniversityA new "end-to-end" deep learning method for the prediction of behavioral states uses whole-cortex functional imaging that do not require preprocessing or pre-specified

Updated on: March 28,2024

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

byKobe UniversityA new "end-to-end" deep learning method for the prediction of behavioral states uses whole-cortex functional imaging that do not require preprocessing or pre-specified

Updated on:March 28,2024

Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease brains offer potential protection against cognitive decline

byIndiana UniversityMicroglia and astrocytic coverage around compact, intermediate, and filamentous amyloid plaques between AD and AsymAD cases. Credit:Acta Neuropathologica(2024). D

Updated on: October 21,2024

Key mechanisms in asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease brains offer potential protection against cognitive decline

byIndiana UniversityMicroglia and astrocytic coverage around compact, intermediate, and filamentous amyloid plaques between AD and AsymAD cases. Credit:Acta Neuropathologica(2024). D

Updated on:October 21,2024

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

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

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on: March 30,2024

FDA approves drug for rare form of ALS

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesdayapproveda new drug for people who have a rare, inherited type of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig&

Updated on:March 30,2024

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on: July 04,2024

Psychotropic meds tied to risk for post-COVID dementia in seniors

Pre-COVID-19 psychotropic medication use is associated with higher risk for incident dementia following hospitalization for COVID-19 (post-COVID dementia) in older adults, according to a study publish

Updated on:July 04,2024

How an Alzheimer's-related protein forms plaques

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityNeurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease are characterised by aggregates of protein in the brain. The connection of these aggregates to t

Updated on: March 09,2024

How an Alzheimer's-related protein forms plaques

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityNeurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease are characterised by aggregates of protein in the brain. The connection of these aggregates to t

Updated on:March 09,2024

Virtual reality app offers unique glimpse into life with dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKAn innovative virtual reality smartphone app – "A Walk Through Dementia" – will launch at a three-day public installatio

Updated on: March 09,2024

Virtual reality app offers unique glimpse into life with dementia

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Alzheimer's Research UKAn innovative virtual reality smartphone app – "A Walk Through Dementia" – will launch at a three-day public installatio

Updated on:March 09,2024

Mitochondrial DNA fragment losses predict Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

byUniversity of BarcelonaImage of a fibroblast from a patient with Parkinson's disease. Mitochondria are shown in green and fragments of damaged mitochondria in red. Some of these fragments

Updated on: March 28,2024

Mitochondrial DNA fragment losses predict Parkinson's disease before symptoms appear

byUniversity of BarcelonaImage of a fibroblast from a patient with Parkinson's disease. Mitochondria are shown in green and fragments of damaged mitochondria in red. Some of these fragments

Updated on:March 28,2024

Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st

Updated on: October 18,2024

Study hints at ways to generate new neurons in old brains

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainMost neurons in the human brain last a lifetime, and for good reason. Intricate, long-term information is preserved in the complex st

Updated on:October 18,2024

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet

Updated on: March 07,2024

Possible pathway to new therapy for Alzheimer's disease

by Boston University School of MedicineResearchers have uncovered an enzyme and a biochemical pathway they believe may lead to the identification of drugs that could inhibit the production of bet

Updated on:March 07,2024

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs

Updated on: March 02,2024

New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

by Emory UniversitySummary of main analyses. Credit:Nature Medicine(2023). DOI:10.1038/s41591-023-02509-yAn Emory led study published inNature MedicineandSynapse&nbs

Updated on:March 02,2024