Study discovers connection between between heart and brain in KBG syndrome

byUniversity of AlbertaAnkrd11is expressed in cardiac neural crest cells and ablated in theAnkrd11nckomouse model. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on: July 05,2024

Study discovers connection between between heart and brain in KBG syndrome

byUniversity of AlbertaAnkrd11is expressed in cardiac neural crest cells and ablated in theAnkrd11nckomouse model. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/

Updated on:July 05,2024

Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaIndividuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have increased neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) of tau proteins but reduced TRIM11, as show

Updated on: April 02,2024

Tau-regulating protein identified as a promising target for developing Alzheimer's disease treatment

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaIndividuals with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have increased neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs) of tau proteins but reduced TRIM11, as show

Updated on:April 02,2024

BIN1 deficit impairs brain cell communication, memory consolidation

by University of South FloridaGopal Thinakaran, PhD, of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, leads one of the few groups around the country studying BIN1 as a risk factor

Updated on: March 26,2024

BIN1 deficit impairs brain cell communication, memory consolidation

by University of South FloridaGopal Thinakaran, PhD, of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, leads one of the few groups around the country studying BIN1 as a risk factor

Updated on:March 26,2024

Researchers discover elevated spinal cord enzyme linked to motor neuron aging

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research collaboration led by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, investigated the role of CHIT1, a protein associated wi

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers discover elevated spinal cord enzyme linked to motor neuron aging

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA research collaboration led by the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, China, investigated the role of CHIT1, a protein associated wi

Updated on:January 10,2024

PET scans uncover smoldering inflammation in MS patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGroup comparisons of lnGALP scores in the CoGM and WM, CoT, and normalized brain volume in MS as compared with HC (A–D); in MS patients on H-DMT (HT) as compared wi

Updated on: April 27,2024

PET scans uncover smoldering inflammation in MS patients

byBrigham and Women’s HospitalGroup comparisons of lnGALP scores in the CoGM and WM, CoT, and normalized brain volume in MS as compared with HC (A–D); in MS patients on H-DMT (HT) as compared wi

Updated on:April 27,2024

Freedom, dignity in French Alzheimer's 'village'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small village, like most in France, has a cafe-restaurant, a hairdresser, a superette and a library.Neighbours have a cup of coffee and a chat on the terrace, or m

Updated on: June 01,2024

Freedom, dignity in French Alzheimer's 'village'

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe small village, like most in France, has a cafe-restaurant, a hairdresser, a superette and a library.Neighbours have a cup of coffee and a chat on the terrace, or m

Updated on:June 01,2024

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

Consumer Health: Do you know the warning signs of stroke?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the warning signs of stroke and the need for prompt treatment.Stroke is one

Updated on: January 21,2024

Consumer Health: Do you know the warning signs of stroke?

by Laurel KellyCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about the warning signs of stroke and the need for prompt treatment.Stroke is one

Updated on:January 21,2024

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

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

Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains and bodies: Study

by Issam AHMEDAn oligodendrocyte, a type of cell responsible for myelin in the central nervous system, seen under a confocal microscope.Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions o

Updated on: March 15,2024

Ancient viruses responsible for our big brains and bodies: Study

by Issam AHMEDAn oligodendrocyte, a type of cell responsible for myelin in the central nervous system, seen under a confocal microscope.Ancient viruses that infected vertebrates hundreds of millions o

Updated on:March 15,2024

Overlooked tau-RNA interaction may play key role in dementia

by University of WashingtonThis antibody staining experiment shows tau-RNA complexes that have been dyed green. The tau-RNA complex staining strongly resembles neurofibrillary tangles, a hallmark

Updated on: April 29,2024

Overlooked tau-RNA interaction may play key role in dementia

by University of WashingtonThis antibody staining experiment shows tau-RNA complexes that have been dyed green. The tau-RNA complex staining strongly resembles neurofibrillary tangles, a hallmark

Updated on:April 29,2024

Brain patterns reveal why elderly drivers are prone to mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal

by Nagoya UniversityThe study found the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (yellow) showed greater activation when pressing a pedal diagonally with a foot, compared to pressing the pedal straigh

Updated on: February 21,2024

Brain patterns reveal why elderly drivers are prone to mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal

by Nagoya UniversityThe study found the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (yellow) showed greater activation when pressing a pedal diagonally with a foot, compared to pressing the pedal straigh

Updated on:February 21,2024