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

Updated on: May 28,2024

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

Updated on:May 28,2024

Could loss of smell from COVID-19 create future 'dementia wave?'

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—on the olfactory system introduces questions a

Updated on: January 21,2024

Could loss of smell from COVID-19 create future 'dementia wave?'

byAmerican Physiological SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA review of studies about the effect of SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—on the olfactory system introduces questions a

Updated on:January 21,2024

Experimental therapy eases Alzheimer's signs, symptoms in mice

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new cellular therapy improved learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.The therapy—developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (

Updated on: February 24,2024

Experimental therapy eases Alzheimer's signs, symptoms in mice

by Carole Tanzer MillerA new cellular therapy improved learning and memory in mice with Alzheimer's disease, researchers report.The therapy—developed at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Digital detection of dementia: Using AI to identify undiagnosed cases

by Regenstrief InstituteOur two trials are highly pragmatic as indicated by scores of 4 and 5 (‘most pragmatic’) in the PRECIS-2 summary wheel depicted here. The diverse primary care settings, mi

Updated on: May 06,2024

Digital detection of dementia: Using AI to identify undiagnosed cases

by Regenstrief InstituteOur two trials are highly pragmatic as indicated by scores of 4 and 5 (‘most pragmatic’) in the PRECIS-2 summary wheel depicted here. The diverse primary care settings, mi

Updated on:May 06,2024

Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience sei

Updated on: January 11,2024

Sleep and stress give clues to understanding epileptic seizures

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleeping patterns and stress hormones could be the key to understanding how and when people with epilepsy are likely to experience sei

Updated on:January 11,2024

Olive oil a powerful prescription against dementia

by Amy NortonPeople looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, fo

Updated on: June 04,2024

Olive oil a powerful prescription against dementia

by Amy NortonPeople looking to stay mentally sharp as they age might want to swap out margarine for olive oil, a preliminary study suggests.The study, of more than 90,000 U.S. health professionals, fo

Updated on:June 04,2024

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto

Updated on: January 09,2024

Scientists uncover key brain pathway mediating panic disorder symptoms

bySalk InstitutePAC1R-expressing dorsal raphe neurons in the mouse brain (red) serve as the projection targets for PACAP parabrachial neurons to mediate panic-like behavioral and physical sympto

Updated on:January 09,2024

Researchers highlight benefits of sharing human brain data

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the scientific community has seen a push for more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reus

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers highlight benefits of sharing human brain data

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn recent years, the scientific community has seen a push for more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reus

Updated on:January 10,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on: June 04,2024

Unlikely that high cholesterol or statins increase the risk of dementia

by Cecilie Bakken Høstmark,University of OsloIn professor Kjetil Retterstøl's new study, he found that neither high cholesterol itself nor statins can explain an increased risk of developing

Updated on:June 04,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on:March 19,2024

Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate

by Lauran NeergaardDoug Whitney, left, looks at his son, Brian, in Manson, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2022. Doug inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer's disease to his mother, brother and ge

Updated on: May 13,2024

Seeking Alzheimer's clues from few who escape genetic fate

by Lauran NeergaardDoug Whitney, left, looks at his son, Brian, in Manson, Wash., on Nov. 5, 2022. Doug inherited the same gene mutation that gave Alzheimer's disease to his mother, brother and ge

Updated on:May 13,2024