How the brain processes numbers: New procedure improves measurement of human brain activity

by Technical University MunichProf. Simon Jacob (left) and his team have developed a new approach to learning the basics about how our brains work. During awake surgery, tumor patients support th

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain processes numbers: New procedure improves measurement of human brain activity

by Technical University MunichProf. Simon Jacob (left) and his team have developed a new approach to learning the basics about how our brains work. During awake surgery, tumor patients support th

Updated on:February 21,2024

APOE E2/E2 genotype offers some protection from cognitive decline

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Public DomainThe APOE gene—coding for a protein involved in lipid transport and implicated in the clearance of amyloid-beta, one of the proteins tha

Updated on: March 26,2024

APOE E2/E2 genotype offers some protection from cognitive decline

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Public DomainThe APOE gene—coding for a protein involved in lipid transport and implicated in the clearance of amyloid-beta, one of the proteins tha

Updated on:March 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

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

Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A gene mutation may accelerate the loss of memory and thinking skill

Updated on: June 14,2024

Gene mutation may speed up memory loss in Alzheimer's disease

by American Academy of NeurologyDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A gene mutation may accelerate the loss of memory and thinking skill

Updated on:June 14,2024

How humans use their sense of smell to find their way

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaSixth-year Ph.D. student Clara Raithel looks at an anatomical brain scan taken from a previous study participant. Her research, in the lab of Profe

Updated on: January 12,2024

How humans use their sense of smell to find their way

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaSixth-year Ph.D. student Clara Raithel looks at an anatomical brain scan taken from a previous study participant. Her research, in the lab of Profe

Updated on:January 12,2024

'Pac-Man' gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease

by NeuRaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A gene that protects the brain from the harmful build-up of amyloid-beta, one of the causative pr

Updated on: May 06,2024

'Pac-Man' gene implicated in Alzheimer's disease

by NeuRaDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.A gene that protects the brain from the harmful build-up of amyloid-beta, one of the causative pr

Updated on:May 06,2024

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

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

Testing reveals transfusing young blood into Alzheimer's patients does not reverse disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: public domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with a startup company called Alkahest will be giving a presentation at this year's Clinical Trials on Alzh

Updated on: May 05,2024

Testing reveals transfusing young blood into Alzheimer's patients does not reverse disease

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: public domain(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with a startup company called Alkahest will be giving a presentation at this year's Clinical Trials on Alzh

Updated on:May 05,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on: May 11,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on:May 11,2024

Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over 40% more than previously forecast—finds a new

Updated on: February 24,2024

Number of dementia cases could be 42% higher than previously estimated by 2040

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over 40% more than previously forecast—finds a new

Updated on:February 24,2024

Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer's drug

by Arthur AllenCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.The drug industry, patient advocates and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials' decision to decline routine Medicare coverage f

Updated on: June 05,2024

Inside the tactical tug of war over the controversial Alzheimer's drug

by Arthur AllenCredit: Pixabay/Pete Linforth.The drug industry, patient advocates and congressional Republicans have all attacked federal officials' decision to decline routine Medicare coverage f

Updated on:June 05,2024