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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
Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty

Can Alzheimer's disease steal one's consciousness?

by Emilie Reas,Public Library of ScienceAlzheimer's disease (AD) has been characterized as a "complete loss of self." Early on when memory begins to fade, the victim has difficulty
Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAFM has unique capabilities in neurobiology for detailed biomechanical analysis of brain tissues and cells, and also has clinical potential in diagnosing

Atomic force microscopy in the characterization and clinical evaluation of neurological disorders

by Shanghai Jiao Tong University Journal CenterAFM has unique capabilities in neurobiology for detailed biomechanical analysis of brain tissues and cells, and also has clinical potential in diagnosing
Study suggests disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status

Study suggests disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status

by Elana GotkineInsurance-dependent racial and ethnic disparities and regional variations are seen in post-acute service utilization after stroke, according to a studypublishedonline July

Study suggests disparities in post-acute stroke care depend on insurance status

by Elana GotkineInsurance-dependent racial and ethnic disparities and regional variations are seen in post-acute service utilization after stroke, according to a studypublishedonline July
Exercise or snack? How our brain decides

Exercise or snack? How our brain decides

byETH ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainShould I go and exercise, or would I rather go to the café and enjoy a delectable strawberry milkshake? Until now, what exactly happens in our brain when we

Exercise or snack? How our brain decides

byETH ZurichCredit: CC0 Public DomainShould I go and exercise, or would I rather go to the café and enjoy a delectable strawberry milkshake? Until now, what exactly happens in our brain when we
Sleep deprivation may affect learning temporarily

Sleep deprivation may affect learning temporarily

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: CC0 Public DomainSoon we will once again switch to winter time, that is, we set the clocks back an hour. Switching to winter time is considered the easier of the

Sleep deprivation may affect learning temporarily

byUniversity of JyväskyläCredit: CC0 Public DomainSoon we will once again switch to winter time, that is, we set the clocks back an hour. Switching to winter time is considered the easier of the
Structural analysis shows Alzheimer's disease mutation produces 'cottonwool' structures in the brain

Structural analysis shows Alzheimer's disease mutation produces 'cottonwool' structures in the brain

byRIKENA new W-shaped structural model of E22G 40-residue beta-amyloid fibrils. RIKEN researchers have shown how the unique structure of amyloid fibrils produced by the Arctic mutation can trigg

Structural analysis shows Alzheimer's disease mutation produces 'cottonwool' structures in the brain

byRIKENA new W-shaped structural model of E22G 40-residue beta-amyloid fibrils. RIKEN researchers have shown how the unique structure of amyloid fibrils produced by the Arctic mutation can trigg
Bilingualism may maintain protection against Alzheimer's, neuroimaging study finds

Bilingualism may maintain protection against Alzheimer's, neuroimaging study finds

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityROIs from the Desikan–Killiany–Tourville cortical atlas (A) and the FreeSurfer subcortical atlas (B). ROIs also include the subiculum and CA1 subfields (n

Bilingualism may maintain protection against Alzheimer's, neuroimaging study finds

by Patrick Lejtenyi,Concordia UniversityROIs from the Desikan–Killiany–Tourville cortical atlas (A) and the FreeSurfer subcortical atlas (B). ROIs also include the subiculum and CA1 subfields (n
Alzheimer's disease: It may be possible to restore memory function, preclinical study finds

Alzheimer's disease: It may be possible to restore memory function, preclinical study finds

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloYan and her team used an epigenetic approach to restore memory function in an animal model of Alzheimer's Disease Credit: Douglas Levere/University at

Alzheimer's disease: It may be possible to restore memory function, preclinical study finds

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloYan and her team used an epigenetic approach to restore memory function in an animal model of Alzheimer's Disease Credit: Douglas Levere/University at
Treatment gives hope to teen with disorder known as childhood Alzheimer's

Treatment gives hope to teen with disorder known as childhood Alzheimer's

by Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago TribuneThe mother and father watched as their 16-year-old daughter ate her pork chop and green beans across the kitchen table of their Mount Prospect home, grateful

Treatment gives hope to teen with disorder known as childhood Alzheimer's

by Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago TribuneThe mother and father watched as their 16-year-old daughter ate her pork chop and green beans across the kitchen table of their Mount Prospect home, grateful
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
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-