Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on: February 28,2024

Early abnormalities of Alzheimer's disease: It takes two (proteins) to tango

by McGill UniversityCredit: McGill UniversityFor years, neuroscientists have puzzled over how two abnormal proteins, called amyloid and tau, accumulate in the brain and damage it to cause Alzheim

Updated on:February 28,2024

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on: January 14,2025

Precise map of primate foveolar cortex uncovers intricacies of brain's visual system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressColor-coded responses to different visual stimuli. a, Activations to achromatic high-SF gratings (in cycles per degree). Yellow, SF11; purple, SF15; orange, SF18. b,

Updated on:January 14,2025

Women with ovarian removal have unique risk and resilience factors for Alzheimer disease, research finds

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch published by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Alberta

Updated on: December 11,2024

Women with ovarian removal have unique risk and resilience factors for Alzheimer disease, research finds

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch published by a team of researchers from the University of Toronto in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Alberta

Updated on:December 11,2024

New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

Updated on: December 17,2024

New insights into Niemann-Pick type C: A form of childhood dementia

by Deutsches Zentrum für Neurodegenerative Erkrankungen e.V. (DZNE)Bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMDMs) share key molecular and functional alterations observed in NPC1-deficient microglia. Credit:&

Updated on:December 17,2024

Hope for Alzheimer's blood test

by Macquarie UniversityBoxplots comparing plasma Aβ1-42/Aβ1-40 ratio, p-tau181, GFAP, and NfL between CU Aβ−, CU Aβ+, MCI Aβ−, MCI Aβ+, and AD Aβ+ groups at timepoint 1. Plasma measures were comp

Updated on: March 30,2024

Hope for Alzheimer's blood test

by Macquarie UniversityBoxplots comparing plasma Aβ1-42/Aβ1-40 ratio, p-tau181, GFAP, and NfL between CU Aβ−, CU Aβ+, MCI Aβ−, MCI Aβ+, and AD Aβ+ groups at timepoint 1. Plasma measures were comp

Updated on:March 30,2024

Researchers mark milestone in progress toward investigational new drug for triple-negative breast cancer

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Ozgur Sahin, center, with first authors Drs. Ozge Saatci and Metin Cetin. Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer CenterA new compound developed by r

Updated on: August 01,2024

Researchers mark milestone in progress toward investigational new drug for triple-negative breast cancer

by Leslie Cantu,Medical University of South CarolinaDr. Ozgur Sahin, center, with first authors Drs. Ozge Saatci and Metin Cetin. Credit: MUSC Hollings Cancer CenterA new compound developed by r

Updated on:August 01,2024

Uncovering factors that drive depression after a stroke

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of socia

Updated on: November 06,2024

Uncovering factors that drive depression after a stroke

byGeorgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAfter a stroke, many people develop depression that is driven by factors including cognitive difficulties, a lack of socia

Updated on:November 06,2024

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe

Updated on: February 28,2024

Scientists discover pathway that may lead to Alzheimer's disease

by Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research FoundationDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Today, researchers at the Fisher Center for Alzhe

Updated on:February 28,2024

Research to tackle the triple challenge of dementia, hearing and vision impairment

by University of ManchesterThe combined impact of dementia, age-related hearing and vision impairment is to be investigated by a new multi-million European research consortium led by The Universi

Updated on: February 28,2024

Research to tackle the triple challenge of dementia, hearing and vision impairment

by University of ManchesterThe combined impact of dementia, age-related hearing and vision impairment is to be investigated by a new multi-million European research consortium led by The Universi

Updated on:February 28,2024

Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: neerja panchal from PexelsAs 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record—breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health resea

Updated on: February 05,2025

Worsening heat waves pose unique risks to people living with neurodegenerative disease

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: neerja panchal from PexelsAs 2024 is set to end as Earth's hottest year on record—breaking the previous record set in 2023– a UCLA Health resea

Updated on:February 05,2025

Early lead exposure could result in memory issues later in life

Updated on: September 02,2025

Early lead exposure could result in memory issues later in life

Updated on:September 02,2025

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