Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome

Updated on: April 08,2024

Alzheimer's disease and type 2 diabetes: Synthetic peptides may suppress formation of harmful amyloid aggregates

by Technical University MunichProposed mechanism and hypothetical models of IAPP/ACM nanofiber co-assembly versus IAPP amyloid self-assembly. The lower part, IAPP self-assembly into toxic oligome

Updated on:April 08,2024

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

New resource for dementia and firearm safety to prevent injuries

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus announced the Safety in Dementia websi

Updated on: May 08,2024

New resource for dementia and firearm safety to prevent injuries

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday, faculty members at the University of Colorado School of Medicine at the Anschutz Medical Campus announced the Safety in Dementia websi

Updated on:May 08,2024

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe high-lighted squares (left) are the 30 by 30 micron areas in the middle and right images (upper: plaque, lower: tangle). Credit: Univers

Updated on: May 06,2024

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe high-lighted squares (left) are the 30 by 30 micron areas in the middle and right images (upper: plaque, lower: tangle). Credit: Univers

Updated on:May 06,2024

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

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

Midbrain dopamine neurons can retain short-term memories, study shows

byRIKENIdentifying midbrain dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons. Credit:(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.89743.2Dopamine neurons in the midbrain are involved in storing short-term memories—a func

Updated on: July 05,2024

Midbrain dopamine neurons can retain short-term memories, study shows

byRIKENIdentifying midbrain dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons. Credit:(2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.89743.2Dopamine neurons in the midbrain are involved in storing short-term memories—a func

Updated on:July 05,2024

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on: February 28,2024

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on:February 28,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on: February 26,2024

Even mild depression puts a burden on Alzheimer's family caregivers

by University of Eastern FinlandCaregiving for an Alzheimer's patient is especially burdensome for spousal and family caregivers who at the time of their near and dear one's Alzheimer&#39

Updated on:February 26,2024

PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer's protein growth in aging brains

by University of California - BerkeleyShown are PET scans that track tau (top row) and beta-amyloid from two normal older people and a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The normal older

Updated on: February 28,2024

PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer's protein growth in aging brains

by University of California - BerkeleyShown are PET scans that track tau (top row) and beta-amyloid from two normal older people and a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The normal older

Updated on:February 28,2024

Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes

A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost—tagging their fingers and toes with scan-able barcodes.A company in Iruma, north

Updated on: March 07,2024

Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes

A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost—tagging their fingers and toes with scan-able barcodes.A company in Iruma, north

Updated on:March 07,2024

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train

Updated on: March 09,2024

Aerobic exercise training linked to enhanced brain function

by IOS PressRepresentative brain glucose metabolism scan from a participant in the usual low level of physical activity group (left) and from a participant in the moderate intensity aerobic train

Updated on:March 09,2024

Mind reading: Do brain scans foretell your baby's social skills?

Updated on: March 09,2025

Mind reading: Do brain scans foretell your baby's social skills?

Updated on:March 09,2025