Impact of key Alzheimer's protein depends on type of brain cell in which it is produced

Of all the known genetic risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, the strongest is a gene for the protein called ApoE4. People with one copy of this gene are 3.5 times more likely, on average, to develop Alzheimer's than others, and those with two

Updated on: June 05,2024

Impact of key Alzheimer's protein depends on type of brain cell in which it is produced

Of all the known genetic risk factors for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, the strongest is a gene for the protein called ApoE4. People with one copy of this gene are 3.5 times more likely, on average, to develop Alzheimer's than others, and those with two

Updated on:June 05,2024

Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on: June 14,2024

Genetic variants reduce risk of Alzheimer's disease

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA DNA study of over 10,000 people by UCL scientists has identified a class of gene variants that appear to protect against Alzheimer's dis

Updated on:June 14,2024

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognize thos

Updated on: May 08,2024

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt happens unexpectedly: a person long thought lost to the ravages of dementia, unable to recall the events of their lives or even recognize thos

Updated on:May 08,2024

Some Australian Open matches run extremely late: How it impacts player sleep and recovery

by Nicholas Saner and Olivia Knowles,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many Australians, January is synonymous with late nights spent watching the Australian Open tennis tourn

Updated on: March 05,2024

Some Australian Open matches run extremely late: How it impacts player sleep and recovery

by Nicholas Saner and Olivia Knowles,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many Australians, January is synonymous with late nights spent watching the Australian Open tennis tourn

Updated on:March 05,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers explore the connection between migraine headache and movement

by Jacqueline Mitchell,Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCortical spreading depolarization (CSD) drives wave-like calcium activity in meningeal afferents. Credit:eLife(2024). DOI:

Updated on:March 19,2024

Higher exercise volume after concussion tied to lower symptom burden in multicenter study

by Elana GotkineFor children with concussion, higher cumulative moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (cMVPA) during the first and second weeks post-injury is associated with lower symptom burden, ac

Updated on: April 09,2024

Higher exercise volume after concussion tied to lower symptom burden in multicenter study

by Elana GotkineFor children with concussion, higher cumulative moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (cMVPA) during the first and second weeks post-injury is associated with lower symptom burden, ac

Updated on:April 09,2024

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on: May 09,2024

Driving with dementia—New guidance for doctors

by Newcastle UniversityNew guidelines have been published to help doctors and health care professionals assess and manage when people living with dementia should stop driving. Credit: Newcastle U

Updated on:May 09,2024

Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as s

Updated on: January 12,2024

Stunting in infancy linked to differences in cognitive and brain function

byUniversity of East AngliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who are too short for their age can suffer reduced cognitive ability arising from differences in brain function as early as s

Updated on:January 12,2024

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

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on: April 28,2024

Magnetic microcoils unlock targeted single-neuron therapies for neurodegenerative disorders

byAmerican Institute of PhysicsA microscopic view of the MagPatch array showing six of the eight microcoils used for nerve stimulation. Credit: Saha et al.Neural stimulation is a medical techniq

Updated on:April 28,2024

Radiation breaks connections in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImage from study shows protein marker (green) that indicates activation of microglia (red) after exposure to radiation. Credit: University of Rochester Me

Updated on: June 01,2024

Radiation breaks connections in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImage from study shows protein marker (green) that indicates activation of microglia (red) after exposure to radiation. Credit: University of Rochester Me

Updated on:June 01,2024

Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new clinical trial suggest that a group of brain regions known as the "salience network" is activated after a dru

Updated on: January 10,2024

Researchers identify brain network that is uniquely activated through injection vs. oral drug use

byNational Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainResults from a new clinical trial suggest that a group of brain regions known as the "salience network" is activated after a dru

Updated on:January 10,2024