Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on: February 27,2024

Genes that may protect against dementia

by Ricki Lewis, Phd,Public Library of Science"Survival of the fittest" is one of the most misunderstood terms in biology. Evoking images of physical prowess, it actually refers to an i

Updated on:February 27,2024

Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.

Updated on: February 28,2024

Dementia perceived as "illness" rather than aging symptom can lower mood

by Louise Vennells,University of ExeterPeople who perceive dementia symptoms as an illness feel more negative than those who see it as an inevitable part of getting older, a new study indicates.

Updated on:February 28,2024

Spinal cord organoids could unlock safer treatment for pregnant women with epilepsy

by Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and enables lineage tracing. SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and e

Updated on: October 16,2024

Spinal cord organoids could unlock safer treatment for pregnant women with epilepsy

by Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and enables lineage tracing. SOX10 driven genetic switch is activated in SCOs and e

Updated on:October 16,2024

Brain activity associated with specific words is mirrored between speaker and listener during a conversation, data show

byCell PressCoupling between speaker and listener brains. Credit:Neuron/ Zada et al.When two people interact, their brain activity becomes synchronized, but it was unclear until now

Updated on: August 08,2024

Brain activity associated with specific words is mirrored between speaker and listener during a conversation, data show

byCell PressCoupling between speaker and listener brains. Credit:Neuron/ Zada et al.When two people interact, their brain activity becomes synchronized, but it was unclear until now

Updated on:August 08,2024

Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clowns

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealWorkshop 3 in the sound design process of Resonance, where a therapeutic clown duo (Dr. Fifi and Dr. Tcheksa) interacted with the real-time sonifi

Updated on: November 28,2024

Detecting consciousness with EEGs, soundscapes and clowns

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealWorkshop 3 in the sound design process of Resonance, where a therapeutic clown duo (Dr. Fifi and Dr. Tcheksa) interacted with the real-time sonifi

Updated on:November 28,2024

Top researchers advocate united actions to fight Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetTo meet the challenge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic commitment is needed, according to a new expert report by i

Updated on: February 28,2024

Top researchers advocate united actions to fight Alzheimer's disease

by Karolinska InstitutetTo meet the challenge of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, a concerted effort and long-term economic commitment is needed, according to a new expert report by i

Updated on:February 28,2024

Researchers work to block harmful behavior of key Alzheimer's enzyme

by Cell PressThis visual abstract depicts how Ben Halima et al. demonstrate the feasibility of designing drugs targeting the Alzheimer-related enzyme BACE1 without affecting its physiological fun

Updated on: February 28,2024

Researchers work to block harmful behavior of key Alzheimer's enzyme

by Cell PressThis visual abstract depicts how Ben Halima et al. demonstrate the feasibility of designing drugs targeting the Alzheimer-related enzyme BACE1 without affecting its physiological fun

Updated on:February 28,2024

Animal testing illuminates Alzheimer's

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyFindings from animal experiments can contribute valuable insights for our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and possible

Updated on: March 26,2024

Animal testing illuminates Alzheimer's

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyFindings from animal experiments can contribute valuable insights for our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and possible

Updated on:March 26,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's have higher frequency of mental health symptoms which can precede memory problems

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDecline in memory and other thinking abilities is the most well-known result of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, many

Updated on: July 31,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's have higher frequency of mental health symptoms which can precede memory problems

byBoston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDecline in memory and other thinking abilities is the most well-known result of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, many

Updated on:July 31,2024

Can having a stroke change your sleep?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according

Updated on: September 23,2024

Can having a stroke change your sleep?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have had a stroke may be more likely to sleep too much or too little compared to those without prior stroke, according

Updated on:September 23,2024

Experimental study in rats and humans show cognitive effort whets the appetite for reward

by PNAS NexusEffects of cognitive effort without rest on cocaine self-administration. Experimental design (A), time course (B) and average in the last 3 days of self-administration (C) of number of in

Updated on: November 07,2024

Experimental study in rats and humans show cognitive effort whets the appetite for reward

by PNAS NexusEffects of cognitive effort without rest on cocaine self-administration. Experimental design (A), time course (B) and average in the last 3 days of self-administration (C) of number of in

Updated on:November 07,2024

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v

Updated on: November 23,2024

New imaging technique reveals detailed map of brain's blood flow in 3D

byChinese Academy of SciencesResearch overview. 1. The extended-focus optical coherence microscopy system. 2. The data acquisition and post-processing pipeline. 3. Exemplary results, showing a v

Updated on:November 23,2024