Gene variants may increase susceptibility to accumulate Alzheimer's protein tau

by Susan Barber Lindquist,Mayo ClinicPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe toxic protein tau is a key biological feature in the brains of people with A

Updated on: June 14,2024 8

Gene variants may increase susceptibility to accumulate Alzheimer's protein tau

by Susan Barber Lindquist,Mayo ClinicPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainThe toxic protein tau is a key biological feature in the brains of people with A

Updated on:June 14,2024 8

High-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function by causing a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide, which is vital for maintai

Updated on: June 04,2024 5

High-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function by causing a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide, which is vital for maintai

Updated on:June 04,2024 5

Wintertime wandering: A real danger for people with Alzheimer's

by Cara MurezWinter weather can add a layer of danger to the wandering behavior common in people with dementia.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) offers some suggestions to help prevent w

Updated on: May 22,2024 5

Wintertime wandering: A real danger for people with Alzheimer's

by Cara MurezWinter weather can add a layer of danger to the wandering behavior common in people with dementia.The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) offers some suggestions to help prevent w

Updated on:May 22,2024 5

'Exhausted' immune cells may drive Alzheimer's

by Rockefeller UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.12.001Mice reach the twilight of their lives at around age two, the rough equivalent of

Updated on: February 24,2024 17

'Exhausted' immune cells may drive Alzheimer's

by Rockefeller UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.12.001Mice reach the twilight of their lives at around age two, the rough equivalent of

Updated on:February 24,2024 17

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on: January 11,2024 20

Prenatal lead exposure linked to child cognitive developmental delay

by Elana GotkinePrenatal lead (Pb) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cognitive developmental delay (CDD) in children, according to a study published online Oct. 23 inJAMA Network

Updated on:January 11,2024 20

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

Updated on: April 23,2024 0

Low oxygen levels restore balance and coordination in a mouse model of a movement disorder

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardCredit: Susanna Hamilton, Broad CommunicationsFriedreich's ataxia is a rare, inherited disease that causes progressive nervous syste

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Have diabetes? Quitting metformin could take toll on your brain

by Denise MannMillions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels.Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now suggests that stopping it early may up

Updated on: January 11,2024 20

Have diabetes? Quitting metformin could take toll on your brain

by Denise MannMillions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels.Meant to be taken for the long term, new research now suggests that stopping it early may up

Updated on:January 11,2024 20

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 6

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 6

Fecal transplants correlated to distal symmetric polyneuropathy symptoms

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.010Research led by the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China, has found a connect

Updated on: June 20,2024 8

Fecal transplants correlated to distal symmetric polyneuropathy symptoms

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit:Cell Metabolism(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cmet.2023.06.010Research led by the People's Hospital of Zhengzhou University, China, has found a connect

Updated on:June 20,2024 8

4D printing allows flexible electrodes for nerve stimulation

byTechnical University MunichFor the conductive structures, a thin layer of gold is deposited onto the 3D printed structure under high vacuum. Credit: Andreas Heddergott / TUMSpecific nerves may

Updated on: January 21,2024 10

4D printing allows flexible electrodes for nerve stimulation

byTechnical University MunichFor the conductive structures, a thin layer of gold is deposited onto the 3D printed structure under high vacuum. Credit: Andreas Heddergott / TUMSpecific nerves may

Updated on:January 21,2024 10

Cognitive function maintained among elderly who feel good about life

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeling happy about life slowed the cognitive decline among older adults in China, a new 12-year study suggests.Researchers found that th

Updated on: May 26,2024 6

Cognitive function maintained among elderly who feel good about life

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeling happy about life slowed the cognitive decline among older adults in China, a new 12-year study suggests.Researchers found that th

Updated on:May 26,2024 6

Overlooked brain organ plays key role in promoting brain repair after stroke, researchers discover

byUniversity of CincinnatiFluorescent image of a healthy choroid plexus, the main producer of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Credit: Agnes (Yu) LuoUniversity of Cincinnati researchers have pi

Updated on: July 08,2024 0

Overlooked brain organ plays key role in promoting brain repair after stroke, researchers discover

byUniversity of CincinnatiFluorescent image of a healthy choroid plexus, the main producer of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Credit: Agnes (Yu) LuoUniversity of Cincinnati researchers have pi

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