Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on: May 26,2024

Research on advanced Alzheimer's disease investigates novel ways to restore cognitive function

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit: Wikimedia CommonsWhile most research on Alzheimer's disease (AD) has focused on early diagnosis and treatment, University at Buffalo scientists

Updated on:May 26,2024

New Alzheimer's drug shines light on need for assessments to head off 'a tsunami of cognitive afflictions'

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo stories dominated Alzheimer's news this year: The FDA's approval of Leqembi, the first drug to slow progression of

Updated on: February 24,2024

New Alzheimer's drug shines light on need for assessments to head off 'a tsunami of cognitive afflictions'

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo stories dominated Alzheimer's news this year: The FDA's approval of Leqembi, the first drug to slow progression of

Updated on:February 24,2024

Multiple review articles highlight the role of the hypothalamus in human existence

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCover image forSciencevol. 382, issue 6669, depicts the main functions regulated by the hypothalamus. Temperature, sleep, eating, and social interactions are a

Updated on: January 12,2024

Multiple review articles highlight the role of the hypothalamus in human existence

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCover image forSciencevol. 382, issue 6669, depicts the main functions regulated by the hypothalamus. Temperature, sleep, eating, and social interactions are a

Updated on:January 12,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on: May 08,2024

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Updated on:May 08,2024

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an

Updated on: May 26,2024

A 'feeling' for dementia?

by German Center for Neurodegenerative DiseasesCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research team led by the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) concludes that personal perception can be an

Updated on:May 26,2024

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers use a TV sitcom to uncover something about how the brain processes jokes

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Western University, Canada, have investigated the neural mechanisms underlying humor processing, specifically focusin

Updated on:January 10,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on: May 05,2024

Poor diet, plus Alzheimer's gene, may fuel disease (Update)

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA diet high in cholesterol, fat and sugar may influence the development of Alzheimer's disease in people who carry the ApoE4 gene, a le

Updated on:May 05,2024

Scientists use an innovative approach to provide relevant insights into a rare neurologic disorder

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteLong-read nanopore sequencing of the genomic region including theDAB1ATTTT/ATTTC repeat tract enriched by CRISPR/Cas9.aThe integrativ

Updated on: March 20,2024

Scientists use an innovative approach to provide relevant insights into a rare neurologic disorder

by Germans Trias i Pujol Research InstituteLong-read nanopore sequencing of the genomic region including theDAB1ATTTT/ATTTC repeat tract enriched by CRISPR/Cas9.aThe integrativ

Updated on:March 20,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on: March 20,2024

Researchers identify mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression

by University of MalagaResearchers identify a mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease progression. The UMA coordinates this study, carried out by 100 multidisciplinary researchers from 50 di

Updated on:March 20,2024

Reorganization of prefrontal cortex circuitry during adolescence enables cognitive maturation of mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe artistic image shows that the structural and functional development of neuronal circuits in the prefrontal cortex is supported by microglia mediated refinement of

Updated on: March 28,2024

Reorganization of prefrontal cortex circuitry during adolescence enables cognitive maturation of mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe artistic image shows that the structural and functional development of neuronal circuits in the prefrontal cortex is supported by microglia mediated refinement of

Updated on:March 28,2024

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Positive results, new insight on biomarkers position 2024 as 'learning year'

by Steven Slivka, John Domol,University of Nevada, Las VegasDr. Jeffrey Cummings, research professor and director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at UNLV. Credit: Josh Ha

Updated on: April 28,2024

Alzheimer's drug development pipeline: Positive results, new insight on biomarkers position 2024 as 'learning year'

by Steven Slivka, John Domol,University of Nevada, Las VegasDr. Jeffrey Cummings, research professor and director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at UNLV. Credit: Josh Ha

Updated on:April 28,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on: January 10,2024

What to know about epilepsy and providing first aid during a seizure

by Jordan Clay,University of KentuckyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a common neurological condition which leads to seizures. It affects millions of people in the United States and

Updated on:January 10,2024