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Researchers determine how the hippocampus generates and sustains oscillations

Researchers determine how the hippocampus generates and sustains oscillations

byRIKENA fluorescence micrograph of a CA1 in a mouse’s hippocampus. RIKEN researchers silenced the pyramidal cells in this region. Credit: Adapted fromNature Communications(2024). DO

Researchers determine how the hippocampus generates and sustains oscillations

byRIKENA fluorescence micrograph of a CA1 in a mouse’s hippocampus. RIKEN researchers silenced the pyramidal cells in this region. Credit: Adapted fromNature Communications(2024). DO
Residence in disadvantaged neighborhoods increases dementia risk

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

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
Half of long-stay nursing home residents go to hospital ED regardless of cognitive status

Half of long-stay nursing home residents go to hospital ED regardless of cognitive status

by Indiana UniversityA new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute has found that almost half of all long-stay nursing home residents experience

Half of long-stay nursing home residents go to hospital ED regardless of cognitive status

by Indiana UniversityA new study from the Indiana University Center for Aging Research and the Regenstrief Institute has found that almost half of all long-stay nursing home residents experience
Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity

Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.032A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in syn

Sleep deprivation in mice found to reduce brain synapse diversity

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Current Biology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2024.07.032A multi-disciplinary team has found that depriving lab mice of sleep can lead to a reduction in syn
How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power

How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWFigure dendritic domains. Credit: Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceA new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals

How developing neurons build 'mini-computers' for increased computational power

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWFigure dendritic domains. Credit: Netherlands Institute for NeuroscienceA new mouse study from the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience (NIN) reveals
Identification of a central regulator

Identification of a central regulator

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichC1q (green) and ApoE (red) proteins form deposits in the choroid plexus, as the researchers revealed by super-resolution microscopy. Bar 1 µm. Credit: C.

Identification of a central regulator

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichC1q (green) and ApoE (red) proteins form deposits in the choroid plexus, as the researchers revealed by super-resolution microscopy. Bar 1 µm. Credit: C.
A common risk factor for Alzheimer's disease may predispose carriers to severe COVID-19

A common risk factor for Alzheimer's disease may predispose carriers to severe COVID-19

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) suggests that the APOE4 allele may also increa

A common risk factor for Alzheimer's disease may predispose carriers to severe COVID-19

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study conducted at the University of Helsinki and the Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) suggests that the APOE4 allele may also increa
Researchers use AI-powered method to identify genetic epilepsies earlier than current genetic diagnosis

Researchers use AI-powered method to identify genetic epilepsies earlier than current genetic diagnosis

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiagnosing the genetic cause of a disease can aid in finding therapies and directing treatment, but often these diagnoses occur

Researchers use AI-powered method to identify genetic epilepsies earlier than current genetic diagnosis

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiagnosing the genetic cause of a disease can aid in finding therapies and directing treatment, but often these diagnoses occur
Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses

Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideCredit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.06.018A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin fr

Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnoses

by Rhiannon Koch,University of AdelaideCredit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2024.06.018A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin fr
A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy

A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichDiscriminatory power of tau binding and p-tau between pairs of groups. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2024). DOI:10.1002/alz.14185. htt

A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichDiscriminatory power of tau binding and p-tau between pairs of groups. Credit:Alzheimer's & Dementia(2024). DOI:10.1002/alz.14185. htt
Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes
Alzheimer's research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors

Alzheimer's research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep and other behavioral topics are growing within Alzheimer's disease research, according to a new report released today by Elsevier, a global informati

Alzheimer's research increasingly focused on links to sleep and other behaviors

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep and other behavioral topics are growing within Alzheimer's disease research, according to a new report released today by Elsevier, a global informati