Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

Multiple heart-related conditions linked to triple dementia risk, regardless of genetics

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving multiple conditions that affect the heart is linked to a greater risk of dementia than having high genetic risk, according to a new large-sc

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on: March 27,2024 0

Study reveals new details about Argonaute syndromes, a class of neurodevelopmental disorders

byUniversity of Massachusetts Medical SchoolVictor Ambros, PhD, and Ye Duan, PhD, show that amino acid changes in the AGO1 protein globally disrupt the RNA silencing process. Credit: University

Updated on:March 27,2024 0

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on: January 02,2024 16

Digital camera and AI algorithm can now detect facial palsy

byUniversity of South AustraliaThe whole proposed system where the patient sits in front of the camera, the captured image is displayed on the screen, and the detection window appears around the

Updated on:January 02,2024 16

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on:April 06,2024 0

Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on: January 21,2024 18

Type 2 diabetes accelerates brain aging and cognitive decline

byeLifeThis image shows the effects of aging effects on the brain, further exacerbated in type 2 diabetes. Credit: Lilianne Mujica-Parodi (CC BY 4.0)Scientists have demonstrated that normal brai

Updated on:January 21,2024 18

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on: March 27,2024 10

New online study explores link between healthy brains and bodies

by Jeff Renaud,University of Western OntarioCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsSo little is understood about the dialogue between the body and the brain. It might seem obvious that our physical

Updated on:March 27,2024 10

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on: December 30,2023 10

Fighting brain tumors with the help of viruses and molecules

by Tereza Pultarova,Horizon: The EU Research & Innovation MagazineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBy harnessing unusual allies, pioneering cancer treatments could reduce the need for invas

Updated on:December 30,2023 10

What you can do now to prevent memory loss

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more signi

Updated on: December 28,2023 10

What you can do now to prevent memory loss

by Jennifer Walker,University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many, minor memory loss, sometimes referred to as a senior moment, is a normal part of aging. However, more signi

Updated on:December 28,2023 10

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on: January 04,2024 9

Making glioblastoma more vulnerable to treatment

byMedical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityDr. Waaqo Daddacha. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta UniversityIn the tough war against glioblastoma, scientists are taking a cue from viruses o

Updated on:January 04,2024 9

Study validates Brain Care Score as a way to assess current health habits and risks to future brain health

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Human Brain ProjectIndividuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke by focusing on

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

Study validates Brain Care Score as a way to assess current health habits and risks to future brain health

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Human Brain ProjectIndividuals can improve their brain care and reduce their risk of developing brain diseases such as dementia and stroke by focusing on

Updated on:February 24,2024 15

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

Arterial connections found to improve treatment outcomes following stroke

by Kurt Bodenmüller,University of ZurichVisualization of the blood vessels in the brain of a patient without early venous filling Credit: P. Thurner und Z. Kulcsar, University Hospital ZurichBlo

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on: January 21,2024 6

13 percent of patients with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis have suicidal thoughts

by Elana GotkineThirteen percent of patients with definite anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis (ANMDARE) have suicidal thoughts and behaviors during the acute phase of the disease, accordi

Updated on:January 21,2024 6