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New findings in Alzheimers research

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers

New findings in Alzheimers research

by Ruhr-Universitaet-BochumCurrent Alzheimer's research focuses on the amyloid precursor protein (APP), which is responsible for the formation of destructive plaques in the brain. Researchers
Risk for dementia found to be similar with SGLT2 inhibitors, dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes

Risk for dementia found to be similar with SGLT2 inhibitors, dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes, the risk for dementia seems similar with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-

Risk for dementia found to be similar with SGLT2 inhibitors, dulaglutide in type 2 diabetes

by Elana GotkineFor older adults with type 2 diabetes, the risk for dementia seems similar with sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors and the glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-
Cleaning up the air could help prevent Alzheimer's

Cleaning up the air could help prevent Alzheimer's

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your hearts and inflames your lungs.Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health?A trio of new s

Cleaning up the air could help prevent Alzheimer's

by Dennis Thompson(HealthDay)—Air pollution causes you to gasp and wheeze. Smog puts strain on your hearts and inflames your lungs.Could dirty air also be costing you your brain health?A trio of new s
Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

by Weber Shandwick WorldwideCredit: Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, causes the death of neurons and leads to shrinking of the brain. Patients with AD

Brain cells in Alzheimer's patients consume resources essential to neurotransmission

by Weber Shandwick WorldwideCredit: Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD), the most common type of dementia, causes the death of neurons and leads to shrinking of the brain. Patients with AD
New research shows how cannabis can potentially influence brain development

New research shows how cannabis can potentially influence brain development

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111410Neuroscientist Rogier Min from the Amsterdam UMC has collaborated

New research shows how cannabis can potentially influence brain development

by Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience - KNAWGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.111410Neuroscientist Rogier Min from the Amsterdam UMC has collaborated
Researchers integrate fast optical coherence tomography system into neurosurgical microscope

Researchers integrate fast optical coherence tomography system into neurosurgical microscope

byOpticaResearchers have integrated their megahertz-speed optical coherence tomography (MHz-OCT) system into a commercially available neurosurgical microscope. The top left picture shows the typ

Researchers integrate fast optical coherence tomography system into neurosurgical microscope

byOpticaResearchers have integrated their megahertz-speed optical coherence tomography (MHz-OCT) system into a commercially available neurosurgical microscope. The top left picture shows the typ
Alzheimer's researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta

Alzheimer's researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta

by University of California - Santa CruzDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Much of the research on Alzheimer's disease has focused

Alzheimer's researchers find clues to toxic forms of amyloid beta

by University of California - Santa CruzDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Much of the research on Alzheimer's disease has focused
Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the age of three, children are capable of understanding others, "mirroring" those they are with to imitate

Understanding others: By age three, we can do this with mirror neurons

byCatholic University of the Sacred HeartCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBy the age of three, children are capable of understanding others, "mirroring" those they are with to imitate
Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva

Discovery of cilia defects in ALS patients suggests new treatment path

byVIB (the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology)Motor neurons with damaged primary cilia (green) from patients with the C21orf2 mutation. Credit: VIBAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deva
Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease and related diseases can still only be confirmed in deceased patients&#39

Spinal fluid biomarkers detect neurodegeneration, Alzheimer's disease in living patients

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease and related diseases can still only be confirmed in deceased patients&#39
Scientists use DNA methylation patterns as roadmap for identifying causes of severe epilepsies in children

Scientists use DNA methylation patterns as roadmap for identifying causes of severe epilepsies in children

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalDescription of the DNA methylation analysis and features of the study cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5

Scientists use DNA methylation patterns as roadmap for identifying causes of severe epilepsies in children

bySt. Jude Children's Research HospitalDescription of the DNA methylation analysis and features of the study cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-5
Alzheimer's disease might be a 'whole body' problem

Alzheimer's disease might be a 'whole body' problem

by University of British ColumbiaPair of surgically joined mice. Credit: University of British ColumbiaAlzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia, has long been assumed to originate i

Alzheimer's disease might be a 'whole body' problem

by University of British ColumbiaPair of surgically joined mice. Credit: University of British ColumbiaAlzheimer's disease, the leading cause of dementia, has long been assumed to originate i