Study sheds light on the brain's remarkable recycling system

byAuburn UniversityArtistic representation of a neuron's interior resembling a factory assembly line: worn-out protein spheres are being replaced and upgraded by newer, vibrant protein spher

Updated on: January 10,2024

Study sheds light on the brain's remarkable recycling system

byAuburn UniversityArtistic representation of a neuron's interior resembling a factory assembly line: worn-out protein spheres are being replaced and upgraded by newer, vibrant protein spher

Updated on:January 10,2024

The genome guardian turns to the dark side: Opportunity for drug discovery against cancer?

by Publicase Comunicação CientíficaUnder normal conditions, native p53 protein is folded but when chemicals and/or high pressure are applied the protein may unfold and loose its 3D structure. Dur

Updated on: June 14,2024

The genome guardian turns to the dark side: Opportunity for drug discovery against cancer?

by Publicase Comunicação CientíficaUnder normal conditions, native p53 protein is folded but when chemicals and/or high pressure are applied the protein may unfold and loose its 3D structure. Dur

Updated on:June 14,2024

Dial for tuning dopamine, environmental signals found in Parkinson's

by University of Alabama in TuscaloosaC. elegans, seen here as hundreds living on a plate viewed through the lens of a microscope, share roughly half their genes with humans. Credit: The Universi

Updated on: February 05,2024

Dial for tuning dopamine, environmental signals found in Parkinson's

by University of Alabama in TuscaloosaC. elegans, seen here as hundreds living on a plate viewed through the lens of a microscope, share roughly half their genes with humans. Credit: The Universi

Updated on:February 05,2024

A blood test shows MS worsening one to two years before it happens

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainMultiple sclerosis patients whose blood tests reveal elevated NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, could see worsening disability o

Updated on: January 10,2024

A blood test shows MS worsening one to two years before it happens

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainMultiple sclerosis patients whose blood tests reveal elevated NfL, a biomarker of nerve damage, could see worsening disability o

Updated on:January 10,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia face twice the risk of dying after ICU discharge

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Outcomes after a stay in the intensive care unit for patients in cohorts with versus without Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD). Credit

Updated on: April 02,2024

Patients with Alzheimer's disease, dementia face twice the risk of dying after ICU discharge

by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)Outcomes after a stay in the intensive care unit for patients in cohorts with versus without Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD). Credit

Updated on:April 02,2024

Protein that can be toxic in the heart and nerves may help prevent Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAbnormal deposits of the protein amyloid beta in the brain have been linked to Alzheimer's disease. The above illustration reveals a potential way discovered

Updated on: May 26,2024

Protein that can be toxic in the heart and nerves may help prevent Alzheimer's

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAbnormal deposits of the protein amyloid beta in the brain have been linked to Alzheimer's disease. The above illustration reveals a potential way discovered

Updated on:May 26,2024

Lighting up Alzheimer's-related proteins to allow for earlier disease detection

FEBRUARY 5, 2024byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c01334Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, ar

Updated on: March 15,2024

Lighting up Alzheimer's-related proteins to allow for earlier disease detection

FEBRUARY 5, 2024byAmerican Chemical SocietyCredit:ACS Sensors(2024). DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c01334Many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, ar

Updated on:March 15,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on:May 30,2024

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on: April 28,2024

Surgical removal beneficial for acute intracerebral hemorrhage

by Elana GotkineFor patients with an acute intracerebral hemorrhage, minimally invasive surgical removal is associated with improved outcomes, according to a study published in the April 11 issue of t

Updated on:April 28,2024

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on: February 05,2024

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on:February 05,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Reduced signals in the brain's forgotten cells

by University of OsloAssociate Professor Rune Enger at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Høstmark, UiOAlzheimer's disease is associated

Updated on: April 02,2024

Alzheimer's disease: Reduced signals in the brain's forgotten cells

by University of OsloAssociate Professor Rune Enger at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo. Credit: Cecilie Bakken Høstmark, UiOAlzheimer's disease is associated

Updated on:April 02,2024

Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain

by Washington University School of MedicinePBMs are distinct from microglia and sample CSF and ISF.a, CD206+ PBMs (cyan) are easily distinguishable from IBA1+ microglia (yellow) and are loc

Updated on: June 11,2024

Rejuvenated immune cells can improve clearance of toxic waste from brain

by Washington University School of MedicinePBMs are distinct from microglia and sample CSF and ISF.a, CD206+ PBMs (cyan) are easily distinguishable from IBA1+ microglia (yellow) and are loc

Updated on:June 11,2024