Newly discovered beneficial mutation in mitochondrial DNA seems to help Alzheimer's gene carriers live longer

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaThe humanin variant P3S is enriched inAPOE4centenarians. (a) Mitochondrial genomic location of the humanin smORF and the P3S mutation. The frequenc

Updated on: March 27,2024

Newly discovered beneficial mutation in mitochondrial DNA seems to help Alzheimer's gene carriers live longer

byUniversity of Southern CaliforniaThe humanin variant P3S is enriched inAPOE4centenarians. (a) Mitochondrial genomic location of the humanin smORF and the P3S mutation. The frequenc

Updated on:March 27,2024

Engineered material can reconnect severed nerves

by Silvia Cernea Clark,Rice UniversityMNMs enable wireless neuromodulation using magnetic fields.a, Schematic of the remote neural stimulation using an MNM. Upon applying a pulsed magnetic

Updated on: January 06,2024

Engineered material can reconnect severed nerves

by Silvia Cernea Clark,Rice UniversityMNMs enable wireless neuromodulation using magnetic fields.a, Schematic of the remote neural stimulation using an MNM. Upon applying a pulsed magnetic

Updated on:January 06,2024

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer's blood test

by Judith Graham, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results

Updated on: January 04,2024

Doubts abound about a new Alzheimer's blood test

by Judith Graham, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor the first time, people worried about their risk of Alzheimer's disease can go online, order a blood test, and receive results

Updated on:January 04,2024

Mutation provides insights into mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityVPS13C deficiency alters ER-lysosome and mitochondria-lysosome contact sites in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons. (A and B). Credit:Journal of Cell

Updated on: March 20,2024

Mutation provides insights into mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityVPS13C deficiency alters ER-lysosome and mitochondria-lysosome contact sites in iPSC-derived dopaminergic neurons. (A and B). Credit:Journal of Cell

Updated on:March 20,2024

Wearable sensors provide early detection of progression in Parkinson's disease

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from the University of Oxford has shown for the first time that it is possible to track the progression of Parkinson's d

Updated on: January 05,2024

Wearable sensors provide early detection of progression in Parkinson's disease

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageA team of researchers from the University of Oxford has shown for the first time that it is possible to track the progression of Parkinson's d

Updated on:January 05,2024

Researchers uncover blood flow regulation of brain pericyte development

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113652In a study published online inCell Reportsresearcher

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers uncover blood flow regulation of brain pericyte development

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113652In a study published online inCell Reportsresearcher

Updated on:February 24,2024

Nature vs nurture: Twin study sheds light on heritable brain activity

by University of New South WalesCredit:Human Brain Mapping(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26557The way our brain processes different emotional and cognitive tasks may be underpinned by commo

Updated on: June 14,2024

Nature vs nurture: Twin study sheds light on heritable brain activity

by University of New South WalesCredit:Human Brain Mapping(2024). DOI: 10.1002/hbm.26557The way our brain processes different emotional and cognitive tasks may be underpinned by commo

Updated on:June 14,2024

Waterloo developing a mobile alert app for missing people with dementia

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers are working with community leaders to develop a mobile alert app to help locate missing people with dementia.Noelannah Neubauer, a po

Updated on: June 07,2024

Waterloo developing a mobile alert app for missing people with dementia

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers are working with community leaders to develop a mobile alert app to help locate missing people with dementia.Noelannah Neubauer, a po

Updated on:June 07,2024

Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis, analysis suggests

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those wit

Updated on: February 24,2024

Conscientious personalities less at risk of dementia diagnosis, analysis suggests

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those wit

Updated on:February 24,2024

Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

Updated on: February 24,2024

Dementia is not just about memory loss: Study highlights importance of assessing standard emotional responses

by Heidi Douglass,University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in socia

Updated on:February 24,2024

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on: December 08,2025

Preparing for a tough exam? A tough gym workout could help with your studies

Updated on:December 08,2025

Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds

by Monash UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according t

Updated on:February 24,2024