Revealing roles of dementia proteins in normal memory

by Flinders UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021110242New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formatio

Updated on: July 01,2024

Revealing roles of dementia proteins in normal memory

by Flinders UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The EMBO Journal(2022). DOI: 10.15252/embj.2021110242New research has revealed how the tau protein, a critical element in the formatio

Updated on:July 01,2024

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on: May 09,2024

Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring

by Rachel Buckley,The ConversationThinking ability declines with age in those with dementia. Credit:Sam Wheeler/Unsplash,CC BYThe seasons may affect the memory and thinking abilities

Updated on:May 09,2024

Answer to preventing Parkinson's disease may lie in seaweed antioxidants

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityAnti-Parkinson’s seaweed: Ecklonia cava is a seaweed that may hold the key to Parkinson’s disease prevention. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityParkinson's

Updated on: August 08,2024

Answer to preventing Parkinson's disease may lie in seaweed antioxidants

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityAnti-Parkinson’s seaweed: Ecklonia cava is a seaweed that may hold the key to Parkinson’s disease prevention. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityParkinson's

Updated on:August 08,2024

Researchers identify new mutation in gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (Sant Pau Research Institute)(A) Map of Spain and its regions. (B) Map of La Rioja province and its regions. Regions belonging to the south-eastern area of La Rioja, wh

Updated on: July 17,2024

Researchers identify new mutation in gene linked to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

by Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (Sant Pau Research Institute)(A) Map of Spain and its regions. (B) Map of La Rioja province and its regions. Regions belonging to the south-eastern area of La Rioja, wh

Updated on:July 17,2024

Brain signals linked to sweet taste preference discovered

Updated on: March 17,2025

Brain signals linked to sweet taste preference discovered

Updated on:March 17,2025

Study indicates delayed feedback enhances learning performance in individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-

Updated on: September 23,2024

Study indicates delayed feedback enhances learning performance in individuals with traumatic brain injury

by Kessler FoundationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKessler Foundation researchers have published a novel study exploring the effects of delayed feedback on learning in individuals with moderate-to-

Updated on:September 23,2024

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on: February 28,2024

Is dementia on the decline? Research suggests it might be

by Allie Shah, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)Despite fears that the coming silver tsunami will trigger a dementia epidemic, a surprising new study suggests that it may be possible to delay - or even preve

Updated on:February 28,2024

Brain differences seen in young adults at genetic risk of Alzheimer's

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterGenetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease is linked to reduced grid-cell-like representations during virtual navigation. Credit: Created by bureaublauwgeel.nl, commissioned

Updated on: February 26,2024

Brain differences seen in young adults at genetic risk of Alzheimer's

by Amy Norton, Healthday ReporterGenetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease is linked to reduced grid-cell-like representations during virtual navigation. Credit: Created by bureaublauwgeel.nl, commissioned

Updated on:February 26,2024

White matter hyperintensities predate Alzheimer's onset

(HealthDay)—Autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on magnetic resonance imaging well before expected symptom onset, according to a

Updated on: February 28,2024

White matter hyperintensities predate Alzheimer's onset

(HealthDay)—Autosomal dominant Alzheimer's disease is associated with increased white matter hyperintensities (WMH) on magnetic resonance imaging well before expected symptom onset, according to a

Updated on:February 28,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on: March 07,2024

Pimavanserin reduced symptoms of dementia-related psychosis in phase 3 trial

by University of ExeterA large-scale trial has found a treatment with pimavanserin substantially reduced psychotic symptoms and reduced risk of relapse of those symptoms compared to placebo in pe

Updated on:March 07,2024

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Updated on: March 07,2024

Antipsychotic drug use increases risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandAntipsychotic drug use is associated with a 60 percent increased risk of mortality among persons with Alzheimer's disease, shows a recent study from the Univer

Updated on:March 07,2024

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improves memory in mice

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug known as A03, which was previously developed to treat depression, increases the levels o

Updated on: March 09,2024

Experimental Alzheimer's drug improves memory in mice

by Sarah C.p. Williams,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn experimental drug known as A03, which was previously developed to treat depression, increases the levels o

Updated on:March 09,2024