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

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

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young

Updated on: March 07,2024

Professional classical musicians are not protected from dementia

by University of HelsinkiListening and practicing music have been reported to have many beneficial effects on human health. The effect of music on human brain has been previously studied in young

Updated on:March 07,2024

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on: March 07,2024

New figures show dementia is leading cause of death in England and Wales

by Alzheimer's Research UKNew figures released by the Office of National Statistics show that for the first time, Alzheimer's disease and other dementias are the leading cause of death fo

Updated on:March 07,2024

Dementia among overlooked conditions linked to high risk of severe COVID-19 in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis shows which certain pre-existing diseases may put older people at risk of developing more severe COVID-19, implying they may need sp

Updated on: May 11,2024

Dementia among overlooked conditions linked to high risk of severe COVID-19 in older people

by University of ExeterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new analysis shows which certain pre-existing diseases may put older people at risk of developing more severe COVID-19, implying they may need sp

Updated on:May 11,2024

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab fails to slow decline in phase III clinical trial

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe pharmaceutical company Roche has announced that two phase III trials of the potential Alzheimer's drug gantenerumab did not

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition

byKeck School of Medicine of USCNewborn neuron (green and purple cell) in brain tissue from patients with epilepsy. Credit: Aswathy Ammothumkandy/Bonaguidi Lab/USC.Cell Stem CellWhy do adu

Updated on: December 17,2024

Study of patients with epilepsy shows how making new neurons benefits cognition

byKeck School of Medicine of USCNewborn neuron (green and purple cell) in brain tissue from patients with epilepsy. Credit: Aswathy Ammothumkandy/Bonaguidi Lab/USC.Cell Stem CellWhy do adu

Updated on:December 17,2024

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

New template of the human brain enhances neuroimaging data analysis

byDartmouth CollegeVariation in vertex properties across the cortex.a, The distribution of vertices in fsavg, fslr and onavg, as measured by inter-vertex distance.b, Standard deviati

Updated on: July 17,2024

New template of the human brain enhances neuroimaging data analysis

byDartmouth CollegeVariation in vertex properties across the cortex.a, The distribution of vertices in fsavg, fslr and onavg, as measured by inter-vertex distance.b, Standard deviati

Updated on:July 17,2024

MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activity

MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activityby David Nutt,Cornell UniversityCornell researchers built miniature VR headsets to immerse mice more deeply in virtual environments that can

Updated on: January 18,2025

MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activity

MouseGoggles offer immersive look into neural activityby David Nutt,Cornell UniversityCornell researchers built miniature VR headsets to immerse mice more deeply in virtual environments that can

Updated on:January 18,2025

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on: May 13,2024

Greater abdominal aortic calcification ups dementia risk in older women

Older women with more advanced abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) have a higher risk for late-life dementia, according to a study published online June 26 inThe Lancet Regional Health: Western

Updated on:May 13,2024

Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

Updated on: December 12,2024

Discovery of molecular mechanism involved in early brain development provides insights into microcephaly pathogenesis

byTohoku UniversityAn overview of Kif23's involvement in embryonic brain development, highlighting how its deficiency disrupts cell division and potentially contribute to microcephaly. Credi

Updated on:December 12,2024