Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on: June 07,2024

Individualized brain fingerprints can help to uncover early signs of Alzheimer's disease

by Medical University of South CarolinaMedical University of South Carolina neuroscientists Dr. Andreana Benitez (in back) and Dr. Stephanie Fountain-Garagoza (in front) discuss a neuroimaging re

Updated on:June 07,2024

Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

Updated on: March 27,2024

Experimental gene therapy for giant axonal neuropathy shows promise in clinical trial

by Erin Bryant,National Institutes of HealthBiopsy of a sensory nerve from a participant in the GAN gene therapy trial (arrows indicate giant axons; regenerating nerve cluster in upper left). So

Updated on:March 27,2024

Scientists create virtual marmite for World Marmite Day, with potential for Alzheimer's diagnosis

byUniversity of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Warwick have produced virtual flavors of marmite and vegemite from scratch, using technology that can rep

Updated on: January 06,2024

Scientists create virtual marmite for World Marmite Day, with potential for Alzheimer's diagnosis

byUniversity of WarwickCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the University of Warwick have produced virtual flavors of marmite and vegemite from scratch, using technology that can rep

Updated on:January 06,2024

Study unveils organizational complexity of the prefrontal cortex and neuron subtypes regulating chronic pain

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOrganization of PFC neurons and transcriptional impact on each subtype under chronic pain state. A. Molecular and spatial identity of each neuronal subtype within PFC

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study unveils organizational complexity of the prefrontal cortex and neuron subtypes regulating chronic pain

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressOrganization of PFC neurons and transcriptional impact on each subtype under chronic pain state. A. Molecular and spatial identity of each neuronal subtype within PFC

Updated on:January 10,2024

Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on: June 11,2024

Mixed-ancestry genetic research shows a bit of Native American DNA could reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by Diane Xue and Hanley Kingston,The ConversationTraditionally, researchers search for individual genes that are related to disease risk by looking at tiny genetic markers all across the genome.

Updated on:June 11,2024

Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

Updated on: February 24,2024

Light therapy may improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease

by Public Library of ScienceThe research suggests that light therapy may be a promising treatment option for patients with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: Rad Cyrus, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommo

Updated on:February 24,2024

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on: December 28,2023

Alzheimer's discovery reveals dire effect of toxic tau protein

by Josh Barney,University of VirginiaTau proteins are prime suspects in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. New UVA research could open doors to future treatments. Credit: Emily F

Updated on:December 28,2023

'Super recognizers' can learn faces from fragments

byUniversity of New South WalesSuper-recognizers are more accurate than typical viewers even with only 12% of face information available on each fixation. Diamond shows group mean and 95% confid

Updated on: January 21,2024

'Super recognizers' can learn faces from fragments

byUniversity of New South WalesSuper-recognizers are more accurate than typical viewers even with only 12% of face information available on each fixation. Diamond shows group mean and 95% confid

Updated on:January 21,2024

Brain activity decoder can reveal stories in people's minds

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers Alex Huth (left), Jerry Tang (right) and Shailee Jain (center) prepare to collect brain activity data in the Biomedical Imaging Center at The Universit

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain activity decoder can reveal stories in people's minds

by University of Texas at AustinResearchers Alex Huth (left), Jerry Tang (right) and Shailee Jain (center) prepare to collect brain activity data in the Biomedical Imaging Center at The Universit

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study reveals the structure of brain waves associated with memory consolidation

bySpanish National Research CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe reactivation of patterns of neuronal activity based on experience is crucial for learning and memory, but these patterns

Updated on:January 10,2024

Blacks are at higher risk for Alzheimer's, but why?

by Renã A.s. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlacks are at higher risk for several health conditions in the U.S. This is true for heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes a

Updated on: June 07,2024

Blacks are at higher risk for Alzheimer's, but why?

by Renã A.s. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlacks are at higher risk for several health conditions in the U.S. This is true for heart disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes a

Updated on:June 07,2024

Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

byUniversity of BergenDuration of migraine preventive treatment by drug group. (a) Proportion of patients still on preventive migraine therapy after 90, 180, 270, and 360 days and proportion of

Updated on: January 10,2024

Cheap medicines found to prevent migraine as effectively as expensive ones

byUniversity of BergenDuration of migraine preventive treatment by drug group. (a) Proportion of patients still on preventive migraine therapy after 90, 180, 270, and 360 days and proportion of

Updated on:January 10,2024