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Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t
Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But

Scientists discover 'entirely unanticipated' role of protein netrin1 in spinal cord development

by Ani Vahradyan,University of California, Los AngelesCells (blue) at the ventral midline of the spinal cord, expressing netrin1 (red) and a fluorescent tracer (GFP, green). Credit: Samantha But
Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer
Chemical clears Alzheimer's protein and restores memory in mice

Chemical clears Alzheimer's protein and restores memory in mice

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A research team in Korea has tested a chemical in mice genetically alt

Chemical clears Alzheimer's protein and restores memory in mice

by Alzheimer's Research UKDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A research team in Korea has tested a chemical in mice genetically alt
Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an
Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc
Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin
New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from

New project focuses on dementia in farming and rural communities

by Andrew Gould,University of PlymouthDementia is a growing health problem, with an anticipated increase in the number of cases of 156 per cent between now and 2051, according to statistics from
New study reveals how biological sex influences brain proteins and disease risk

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

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
Brain takes a beating as arteries age

Brain takes a beating as arteries age

by Umea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Umeå, Sweden, have presented a model that explains why memory deteriorates as the body ages. With age, the brain receives an increased lo

Brain takes a beating as arteries age

by Umea UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers in Umeå, Sweden, have presented a model that explains why memory deteriorates as the body ages. With age, the brain receives an increased lo
Experience of racism linked with poorer memory and thinking

Experience of racism linked with poorer memory and thinking

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch presented today (Monday 1 August) at the 2022 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego acr

Experience of racism linked with poorer memory and thinking

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch presented today (Monday 1 August) at the 2022 Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego acr