Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on: April 06,2024

Scientists discover speed of visual perception ranges widely in humans

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a blink-and-you'll-miss-it experiment, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered that individuals differ widely i

Updated on:April 06,2024

Researchers discover a protein that stimulates optic nerve regeneration

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image on the left (A) shows four optic nerves that have been crushed. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark.

Updated on: March 28,2024

Researchers discover a protein that stimulates optic nerve regeneration

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThe image on the left (A) shows four optic nerves that have been crushed. Live nerve tissue glows green in this image, while damaged nerve tissue is dark.

Updated on:March 28,2024

Report identifies seven ways to prevent dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), in collaboration with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), has rel

Updated on: April 29,2024

Report identifies seven ways to prevent dementia

by University of New South WalesCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), in collaboration with Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), has rel

Updated on:April 29,2024

Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Tufts UniversityVaricella zoster virus (VZV), which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, activates herpes simplex virus (HSV) from dormancy in neural tissue grown in vitro, which then lead

Updated on: May 05,2024

Common viruses may be triggering the onset of Alzheimer's disease

by Tufts UniversityVaricella zoster virus (VZV), which commonly causes chickenpox and shingles, activates herpes simplex virus (HSV) from dormancy in neural tissue grown in vitro, which then lead

Updated on:May 05,2024

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,

Updated on: June 04,2024

Consuming a high sodium, low potassium diet could increase the risk of cognitive decline

by KeAi CommunicationsAssociation of average sodium, potassium, sodium/potassium and salt intake, and self-reported memory. Model 1 is adjusted for age, sex, location of residence, area of residence,

Updated on:June 04,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on: January 07,2024

Here's what Alzheimer's disease blood tests look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

by Eleftheria Kodosaki and Deborah Alawode,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageDespite affecting55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer's disease still has no cure. But recent adv

Updated on:January 07,2024

Brisbane Airport named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport at guide launch

by Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane Airport was named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer's Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of

Updated on: May 05,2024

Brisbane Airport named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport at guide launch

by Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane Airport was named Australia's first dementia-friendly airport by Alzheimer's Australia at the launch today in the International Terminal of

Updated on:May 05,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on: September 21,2024

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

Depression might sometimes be early sign of Alzheimer's diseaseby Ernie MundellIn some people, new-onset depression may stem from the same buildup of toxic plaques in the brain that have long been

Updated on:September 21,2024

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on: February 24,2024

New methods for identifying, characterizing irregular forms of amyloid beta to inform Alzheimer's treatments

by Katherine Egan Bennett,University of Texas at Arlington(A) shows resulting peak areas of immunoprecipitation extraction of 18 peptides with four antibodies. (B) shows the datafrom (A) a

Updated on:February 24,2024

First gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy approved by FDA

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orchard Therapeutics' Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) as the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with metachromati

Updated on: March 27,2024

First gene therapy for children with metachromatic leukodystrophy approved by FDA

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Orchard Therapeutics' Lenmeldy (atidarsagene autotemcel) as the first gene therapy for the treatment of children with metachromati

Updated on:March 27,2024

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on: September 03,2024

Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

by Jennifer McManamay,University of VirginiaUVA professor Gustavo Rohde's technique uses mathematical equations to extract mass transport information from medical images, creating new images

Updated on:September 03,2024

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

Updated on: May 05,2024

For the first time walking patterns identify specific types of dementia

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWalking may be a key clinical tool in helping medics accurately identify the specific type of dementia a patient has, pioneering research has revea

Updated on:May 05,2024