Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

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Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on:January 07,2024 20

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

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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

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'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

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'Dancing' laboratory rats show how the brain learns, perfects, then unconsciously performs a skillful movement

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainLearning a complex skilled movement like tying your shoes or playing an instrument takes practice. After repeating the same mo

Updated on:January 21,2024 15

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

Updated on: January 05,2024 7

Novel blood test identifies biomarkers in patients with Alzheimer's disease

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from PharmaKure, a pharmaceutical company spun out from The University of Manchester, shows a novel whole

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Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

Updated on: June 07,2024 8

Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants

by Josh Meyer,Virginia TechCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worl

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New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

Updated on: February 24,2024 11

New study finds link between subjective and objective memory decline

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainAmong people who report memory and thinking problems, some show no signs of a problem on standard tests, while others have subtle declines

Updated on:February 24,2024 11

How sound and vibration converge in the brain to enhance sensory experience

byHarvard Medical SchoolNew research reveals that an area in the brain known as the inferior colliculus plays a critical role in processing both sound and touch in the form of mechanical vibrati

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How sound and vibration converge in the brain to enhance sensory experience

byHarvard Medical SchoolNew research reveals that an area in the brain known as the inferior colliculus plays a critical role in processing both sound and touch in the form of mechanical vibrati

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The gut-brain axis in Parkinson's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain but also other organ systems.

Updated on: May 28,2024 4

The gut-brain axis in Parkinson's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive and complex disorder that affects multiple parts of the brain but also other organ systems.

Updated on:May 28,2024 4

Unawareness of memory decline tied to higher risk for progression

by Lori SolomonUnawareness, rather than heightened awareness, of memory decline is strongly associated with future clinical progression in older adults, according to a study published online April 25

Updated on: May 26,2024 5

Unawareness of memory decline tied to higher risk for progression

by Lori SolomonUnawareness, rather than heightened awareness, of memory decline is strongly associated with future clinical progression in older adults, according to a study published online April 25

Updated on:May 26,2024 5

When more is more: Identifying cognitive impairments with multiple drawing tasks

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawin

Updated on: May 28,2024 6

When more is more: Identifying cognitive impairments with multiple drawing tasks

by University of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChanges in drawing traits have been reported in people with early-stage cognitive impairments, but most studies have used a single drawin

Updated on:May 28,2024 6

Researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

byUniversity of OxfordDroplets containing human iPSC-derived neural progenitors were 3D-printed to form 2-layer cerebral cortical tissue, which was cultured before implantation into a mouse brai

Updated on: January 06,2024 18

Researchers develop 3D printing method that shows promise for repairing brain injuries

byUniversity of OxfordDroplets containing human iPSC-derived neural progenitors were 3D-printed to form 2-layer cerebral cortical tissue, which was cultured before implantation into a mouse brai

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Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

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Model that maps relationships between neurons could help make deep brain stimulation treatment more viable

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonRobustness of inferred CFs to time-dependent inputs. CF is robust to both private noise (a, i.i.d. realizations of noise in each unit) or shared noise. (b, a

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