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Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can

Alzheimer's experts offer tips for 'dementia-friendly' homes

by Cara MurezWhile most homes aren't designed to be dementia-friendly, they can easily be adapted, according to a national Alzheimer's disease group."Virtually every aspect of a home can
Collaborative research cracks the autism code, making the neurodivergent brain visible

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

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
Finding flicker's therapeutic pathway, opening the door to non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

Finding flicker's therapeutic pathway, opening the door to non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyProposed mechanisms by which 40 Hz flicker changes microglia and cytokine signaling. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv

Finding flicker's therapeutic pathway, opening the door to non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyProposed mechanisms by which 40 Hz flicker changes microglia and cytokine signaling. Credit:Science Advances(2023). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv
Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove

Some antidepressants take weeks to kick in, and scientists may now know why

by Cara MurezMost folks know that certain antidepressants have to be taken for a few weeks before people start seeing improvement, and now a new study sheds light on that delay.Scientists have discove
'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaA lunar surface-like electron microscopic image of an activated medial habenula neuron. SPO (light green), CAPS2 (dark blue), vesicles on the verge o

'Flash and Freeze-fracture' technique allows for neuronal insights into medial habenula

by Institute of Science and Technology AustriaA lunar surface-like electron microscopic image of an activated medial habenula neuron. SPO (light green), CAPS2 (dark blue), vesicles on the verge o
How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre

How dopaminergic systems in fruit flies create reward-seeking behaviors despite adverse consequences

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressReward DAN activity reduces subsequent need seeking. a, Left, schematics and experimental protocol. Right, starved flies trained with 0273-neuron activation (orange) disre
A century of research shows eating these compounds can help protect against heart disease and Alzheimer's

A century of research shows eating these compounds can help protect against heart disease and Alzheimer's

by Jara Pérez Jiménez, Cara Frankenfeld, Léopold L Fezeu Kamedjie, Margaret Slavin and Valentina A. Andreeva,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerhaps the word "polyphenol" mean

A century of research shows eating these compounds can help protect against heart disease and Alzheimer's

by Jara Pérez Jiménez, Cara Frankenfeld, Léopold L Fezeu Kamedjie, Margaret Slavin and Valentina A. Andreeva,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainPerhaps the word "polyphenol" mean
Screen time at age 1 year tied to worse later developmental performance

Screen time at age 1 year tied to worse later developmental performance

by Lori SolomonIncreased TV/DVD screen time at 1 and 2 years of age negatively affects developmental performance at 2 and 3 years of age, according to a study published online Sept. 18 inJAMA Pe

Screen time at age 1 year tied to worse later developmental performance

by Lori SolomonIncreased TV/DVD screen time at 1 and 2 years of age negatively affects developmental performance at 2 and 3 years of age, according to a study published online Sept. 18 inJAMA Pe
Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece

Researchers unveil vital role of astrocytes in mental health

by Liu Jia, Chinese Academy of SciencesCredit: Neuron (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2024.03.028Astrocytes, as vital cells in the central nervous system, are crucial for brain health and function. Rece
Pathway discovered that prevents buildup of Alzheimer's protein

Pathway discovered that prevents buildup of Alzheimer's protein

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst author Bradlee Heckmann, Ph.D. (right), a postdoctoral fellow in Doug Green's (left) laboratory at St. Jude, led research that identified the

Pathway discovered that prevents buildup of Alzheimer's protein

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst author Bradlee Heckmann, Ph.D. (right), a postdoctoral fellow in Doug Green's (left) laboratory at St. Jude, led research that identified the
New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge

New gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy proves effective in mice

by Marie Simon, Paris Brain InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit: Molecular Therapy - Methods & Clinical Development (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.omtm.2024.101248Metachromatic leukodystrophy is a rare ge