Study of older people shows lower risk of dementia with higher levels of apolipoprotein E in HDL

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found that older people who have heightened levels of apolipoprotein E in their high-densit

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Study of older people shows lower risk of dementia with higher levels of apolipoprotein E in HDL

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. has found that older people who have heightened levels of apolipoprotein E in their high-densit

Updated on:March 07,2024 17

Computational techniques explore 'the dark side of amyloid aggregation in the brain'

by Jianhan Chen,University of Massachusetts AmherstPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAs physicians and families know too well, though Alzheimer's d

Updated on: June 18,2024 7

Computational techniques explore 'the dark side of amyloid aggregation in the brain'

by Jianhan Chen,University of Massachusetts AmherstPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAs physicians and families know too well, though Alzheimer's d

Updated on:June 18,2024 7

Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health

by Bruno Geoffroy,University of MontrealA Schematic representation of the position of cannulas (in CA1) and electrodes (surface of the cerebral cortex) and timeline of the experimental protocol.

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Decoding sleep to reveal our state of health

by Bruno Geoffroy,University of MontrealA Schematic representation of the position of cannulas (in CA1) and electrodes (surface of the cerebral cortex) and timeline of the experimental protocol.

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Study reveals key role of TRIO gene in epileptic encephalopathies

byUniversity of MontrealDefective migration of MGE-derived cortical INs inTrio–/–embryos. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02742-yWhat are the m

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Study reveals key role of TRIO gene in epileptic encephalopathies

byUniversity of MontrealDefective migration of MGE-derived cortical INs inTrio–/–embryos. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02742-yWhat are the m

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Decoding the hidden signals of aggression and arousal in the brain

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyAttractor dynamics in head-fixed mice observing aggression. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07915-xA series of three papers from neur

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Decoding the hidden signals of aggression and arousal in the brain

byCalifornia Institute of TechnologyAttractor dynamics in head-fixed mice observing aggression. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07915-xA series of three papers from neur

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New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer's

by Jacqueline Carey,University of Illinois at ChicagoNew neurons continue to be formed in the hippocampus into the tenth decade of life, even in people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheim

Updated on: June 18,2024 3

New neurons form in the brain into the tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer's

by Jacqueline Carey,University of Illinois at ChicagoNew neurons continue to be formed in the hippocampus into the tenth decade of life, even in people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheim

Updated on:June 18,2024 3

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe

Updated on: February 28,2024 12

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe

Updated on:February 28,2024 12

Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz

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Gene defect may point to solution for Alzheimer's

by University of BergenLaurence Bindoff (picture) and Janniche Torsvik have studied the connection between the protein (PITRM1) and neurodegeneration in order to create new medicines to fight Alz

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

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Research reveals link between spinal muscular atrophy and liver damage

byAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI173702An international study has

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Summit to tackle tricky problems of aging and dementia

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyThe second annual Aging, Research, and Technology Innovation Summit on Tuesday will gather researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and health c

Updated on: July 01,2024 7

Summit to tackle tricky problems of aging and dementia

by Kara Manke,University of California - BerkeleyThe second annual Aging, Research, and Technology Innovation Summit on Tuesday will gather researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and health c

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Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

Nearly one-third of patients with TBI have marginal or inadequate health literacy

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Wikimedia CommonsLow health literacy is a problem for a substantial proportion of people with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI),according

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Study finds tumor growth fueled by nucleotide salvage

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.011Cancer cells salvage purine nucleotides to fuel tumor growth, including pur

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Study finds tumor growth fueled by nucleotide salvage

byUTSouthwestern Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2024.05.011Cancer cells salvage purine nucleotides to fuel tumor growth, including pur

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