Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWithin the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is a

Updated on: January 09,2024

Bariatric surgery may slow cognitive decline for people with obesity

by Noah Fromson,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWithin the next 10 years, it's projected that up to 50% of United States adults will be affected by obesity, which is a

Updated on:January 09,2024

Brain cell death in ALS, dementia tied to loss of key biochemical transport structure in nucleus

by Vanessa McMains,Johns Hopkins University(Top) The nuclear pore protein Pom121 in healthy brain cells. (Bottom) Brain cells with an ALS/dementia genetic mutation have less of the nuclear pore

Updated on: June 14,2024

Brain cell death in ALS, dementia tied to loss of key biochemical transport structure in nucleus

by Vanessa McMains,Johns Hopkins University(Top) The nuclear pore protein Pom121 in healthy brain cells. (Bottom) Brain cells with an ALS/dementia genetic mutation have less of the nuclear pore

Updated on:June 14,2024

How the brain wakes us from daydreams

by Children's Hospital BostonDistinct behavioral correlates of DSs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07192-8When we daydream, we must be able to snap back to attention

Updated on: March 19,2024

How the brain wakes us from daydreams

by Children's Hospital BostonDistinct behavioral correlates of DSs. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07192-8When we daydream, we must be able to snap back to attention

Updated on:March 19,2024

Docking peptides, slow to lock, open possible path to treat Alzheimer's

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityUsing computational models and atomic force microscope experiments, researchers at the University of Houston and Rice University have identified a possible “Achil

Updated on: May 26,2024

Docking peptides, slow to lock, open possible path to treat Alzheimer's

by Mike Williams,Rice UniversityUsing computational models and atomic force microscope experiments, researchers at the University of Houston and Rice University have identified a possible “Achil

Updated on:May 26,2024

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's

byKarolinska InstitutetGolgi staining of mouse brain tissue. Credit: Silvia Maioli laboratoryA new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can prote

Updated on: April 09,2024

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's

byKarolinska InstitutetGolgi staining of mouse brain tissue. Credit: Silvia Maioli laboratoryA new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can prote

Updated on:April 09,2024

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceMRI and PET scans of an Alzheimer's patient receiving FUS in a small region of the brain (A) with MRI scans deter

Updated on: March 02,2024

Using focused ultrasound to treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's

by Holly Evarts,Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied ScienceMRI and PET scans of an Alzheimer's patient receiving FUS in a small region of the brain (A) with MRI scans deter

Updated on:March 02,2024

Finding epilepsy hotspots before surgery: A faster, non-invasive approach

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurosurgery for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy requires locating the precise brain areas that are generat

Updated on: September 09,2024

Finding epilepsy hotspots before surgery: A faster, non-invasive approach

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurosurgery for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy requires locating the precise brain areas that are generat

Updated on:September 09,2024

Scientists map the neural pathways for vomiting after eating infected food

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe urge to vomit after eating contaminated food is the body's natural defensive response to get rid of bacterial toxins. However, the process of

Updated on: June 03,2024

Scientists map the neural pathways for vomiting after eating infected food

by Cell PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe urge to vomit after eating contaminated food is the body's natural defensive response to get rid of bacterial toxins. However, the process of

Updated on:June 03,2024

Smoking in adults ages 60 and older linked to worse scores on cognitive tests

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other health conditions known to affect cognition, according

Updated on: January 21,2024

Smoking in adults ages 60 and older linked to worse scores on cognitive tests

byAmerican Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe more people smoke, the worse they perform on cognitive tests, regardless of other health conditions known to affect cognition, according

Updated on:January 21,2024

Assistive tech to tackle dementia isolation

by Manchester Metropolitan UniversityMobile and wearable technology used to support independent living for people with dementia could hold the key to cutting social isolation.Wearable technology,

Updated on: July 01,2024

Assistive tech to tackle dementia isolation

by Manchester Metropolitan UniversityMobile and wearable technology used to support independent living for people with dementia could hold the key to cutting social isolation.Wearable technology,

Updated on:July 01,2024

Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social acti

Updated on: May 22,2024

Can computer use, crafts and games slow or prevent age-related memory loss?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that mentally stimulating activities like using a computer, playing games, crafting and participating in social acti

Updated on:May 22,2024

Scientists identify new 'regulatory' function of learning and memory gene common to all mammalian brain cells

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNeuron showing SynGAP (green) binding to PSD-95 at synapses. Credit: Yoichi Araki and Rick Huganir, Johns Hopkins MedicineJohns Hopkins Medicine neur

Updated on: April 22,2024

Scientists identify new 'regulatory' function of learning and memory gene common to all mammalian brain cells

byJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineNeuron showing SynGAP (green) binding to PSD-95 at synapses. Credit: Yoichi Araki and Rick Huganir, Johns Hopkins MedicineJohns Hopkins Medicine neur

Updated on:April 22,2024