Multi-gene test predicts Alzheimer's better than APOE E4 alone

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA new test that combines the effects of more than two dozen

Updated on: May 28,2024 8

Multi-gene test predicts Alzheimer's better than APOE E4 alone

by Laura Kurtzman,University of California, San FranciscoPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainA new test that combines the effects of more than two dozen

Updated on:May 28,2024 8

Is bone health linked to brain health?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density

Updated on: June 05,2024 8

Is bone health linked to brain health?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density

Updated on:June 05,2024 8

Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors, finds study

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the

Updated on: February 24,2024 20

Risk of young-onset dementia could be reduced through targeting health and lifestyle factors, finds study

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings challenge the notion that genetics are the

Updated on:February 24,2024 20

It's not just Alzheimer's disease: Research highlights form of dementia

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe long-running study on aging and brain health at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Center

Updated on: May 05,2024 13

It's not just Alzheimer's disease: Research highlights form of dementia

by University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe long-running study on aging and brain health at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Alzheimer's Disease Center

Updated on:May 05,2024 13

A wave theory for explaining neurochemical balance in the brain

byHebrew University of JerusalemAcetylcholine wave traveling from lateral (L) to medial (M) in the striatum Credit: Dr. Joshua Goldberg, Prof. Jeffery Wickens, Dr. Nicolas TristchIn a new study,

Updated on: January 12,2024 9

A wave theory for explaining neurochemical balance in the brain

byHebrew University of JerusalemAcetylcholine wave traveling from lateral (L) to medial (M) in the striatum Credit: Dr. Joshua Goldberg, Prof. Jeffery Wickens, Dr. Nicolas TristchIn a new study,

Updated on:January 12,2024 9

'White matter lesion' mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia

by NYU Langone HealthCaption: MRI image of human brain shows multiple bright spots (white matter hyperintensities) in centerCourtesy of Elsevier/Academic Radiology. Credit: Elsevier/Academic Radi

Updated on: April 25,2024 10

'White matter lesion' mapping tool identifies early signs of dementia

by NYU Langone HealthCaption: MRI image of human brain shows multiple bright spots (white matter hyperintensities) in centerCourtesy of Elsevier/Academic Radiology. Credit: Elsevier/Academic Radi

Updated on:April 25,2024 10

Researchers fully map neural connections of the fruit fly brain

byNational Institutes of Health50 largest neurons of the fly brain connectome. Credit: Tyler Sloan and Amy Sterling for FlyWire, Princeton University, (Dorkenwald et al., Nature, 2024)A scientif

Updated on: October 18,2024 0

Researchers fully map neural connections of the fruit fly brain

byNational Institutes of Health50 largest neurons of the fly brain connectome. Credit: Tyler Sloan and Amy Sterling for FlyWire, Princeton University, (Dorkenwald et al., Nature, 2024)A scientif

Updated on:October 18,2024 0

Improving air quality reduces dementia risk, multiple studies suggest

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainImproving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer's

Updated on: May 28,2024 3

Improving air quality reduces dementia risk, multiple studies suggest

by Alzheimer's AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainImproving air quality may improve cognitive function and reduce dementia risk, according to several studies reported today at the Alzheimer's

Updated on:May 28,2024 3

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 6

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 6

How decision-making mechanisms go awry in OCD brains

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesExperienced value—devaluation test results. Credit:Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsgos.2022.1

Updated on: January 12,2024 7

How decision-making mechanisms go awry in OCD brains

by Maddie Massy-Westropp,University of New South WalesExperienced value—devaluation test results. Credit:Biological Psychiatry Global Open Science(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsgos.2022.1

Updated on:January 12,2024 7

Lower acculturation linked with poorer cognitive function in older Hispanics

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study on culture and cognition found that long-term Hispanic immigrants who were less acculturated to the U.S.

Updated on: June 24,2024 6

Lower acculturation linked with poorer cognitive function in older Hispanics

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study on culture and cognition found that long-term Hispanic immigrants who were less acculturated to the U.S.

Updated on:June 24,2024 6

People with depression, anxiety may develop Alzheimer's at younger age

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. Now a new, preliminary study released today, Febr

Updated on: June 11,2024 4

People with depression, anxiety may develop Alzheimer's at younger age

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving depression is known to increase your risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. Now a new, preliminary study released today, Febr

Updated on:June 11,2024 4