Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk increases with longer rugby careers, study finds

by Rick Sobey, Boston HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rugby player's risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases the longer their career lasts, according to a new

Updated on: January 12,2024

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy risk increases with longer rugby careers, study finds

by Rick Sobey, Boston HeraldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rugby player's risk for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) increases the longer their career lasts, according to a new

Updated on:January 12,2024

High fat diet impairs new neuron creation in female mice

by Society for NeuroscienceFemale mice on the high fat diet displayed fewer developing neurons in the hippocampus. Credit: Robison et al., eNeuro 2019A high fat diet limits the birth and growth o

Updated on: June 04,2024

High fat diet impairs new neuron creation in female mice

by Society for NeuroscienceFemale mice on the high fat diet displayed fewer developing neurons in the hippocampus. Credit: Robison et al., eNeuro 2019A high fat diet limits the birth and growth o

Updated on:June 04,2024

Dementia's gender differences revealed

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, but University of Queensland research has found the disease affects men and women

Updated on: July 01,2024

Dementia's gender differences revealed

by University of QueenslandCredit: CC0 Public DomainDementia is one of the leading causes of death in Australia, but University of Queensland research has found the disease affects men and women

Updated on:July 01,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on: June 15,2024

Possible mechanism for fold formation in the cerebral cortex discovered

by Elena Garrido,Miguel Hernandez University of ElcheImage of a ferret brain showing the altered folding pattern (left) mediated by the Cux2 protein. Credit: IN-CSIC-UMH.Determining the genetic

Updated on:June 15,2024

Too few older adults tell doctors about memory loss: study

(HealthDay)—Do you worry that forgetting names, or where you put your keys, might be a sign of impending dementia? If you're like most older Americans, you don't bring this up with your doctor

Updated on: February 27,2024

Too few older adults tell doctors about memory loss: study

(HealthDay)—Do you worry that forgetting names, or where you put your keys, might be a sign of impending dementia? If you're like most older Americans, you don't bring this up with your doctor

Updated on:February 27,2024

First digital atlas of human fetal brain development published

byUniversity of OxfordUS-derived, normative atlas of the fetal brain with satisfactory growth and neurodevelopment up to 2 years of age. a, Summary of image processing steps for atlas constructi

Updated on: January 12,2024

First digital atlas of human fetal brain development published

byUniversity of OxfordUS-derived, normative atlas of the fetal brain with satisfactory growth and neurodevelopment up to 2 years of age. a, Summary of image processing steps for atlas constructi

Updated on:January 12,2024

Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSuvorexant blocked microglial activation in the hypothalamus and VTA. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00278-2New res

Updated on: July 10,2024

Brain neurotransmitter receptor antagonist found to prevent opioid addiction in mice

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesSuvorexant blocked microglial activation in the hypothalamus and VTA. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00278-2New res

Updated on:July 10,2024

Move more, sleep better: Study finds physical activity lengthens REM latency

by Michael Wolman,University of Texas at AustinWithin-person associations between previous day physical activity and overnight sleep.Beta = Standardized beta coefficients from linear mixed

Updated on: April 02,2024

Move more, sleep better: Study finds physical activity lengthens REM latency

by Michael Wolman,University of Texas at AustinWithin-person associations between previous day physical activity and overnight sleep.Beta = Standardized beta coefficients from linear mixed

Updated on:April 02,2024

Interfering with antiviral pathway may deter Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeThe cGAS–STING pathway is activated in the hippocampi of mice with tauopathy and in human AD brains. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41

Updated on: June 04,2024

Interfering with antiviral pathway may deter Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeThe cGAS–STING pathway is activated in the hippocampi of mice with tauopathy and in human AD brains. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41

Updated on:June 04,2024

Researchers discover dynamic DNA structures that regulate the formation of memory

by Queensland Brain InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel

Updated on: May 14,2024

Researchers discover dynamic DNA structures that regulate the formation of memory

by Queensland Brain InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative research team, including scientists from UQ's Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), has discovered a novel

Updated on:May 14,2024

A cellular community in the brain drives Alzheimer's disease, large-scale analysis reveals

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCellular atlas of the human aged DLPFC in older individuals. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07871-6An analysis of more than 1

Updated on: September 03,2024

A cellular community in the brain drives Alzheimer's disease, large-scale analysis reveals

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCellular atlas of the human aged DLPFC in older individuals. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07871-6An analysis of more than 1

Updated on:September 03,2024

For seniors, financial woes can be forerunner to Alzheimer's

by Deborah Disesa Hirsch, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Unpaid bills, overdrawn accounts, dwindling investments: When seniors begin experiencing fiscal troubles, early dementia or Alzheimer's dise

Updated on: May 26,2024

For seniors, financial woes can be forerunner to Alzheimer's

by Deborah Disesa Hirsch, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Unpaid bills, overdrawn accounts, dwindling investments: When seniors begin experiencing fiscal troubles, early dementia or Alzheimer's dise

Updated on:May 26,2024