Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on: June 05,2024

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on:June 05,2024

Disturbances in sensory neurons may turn transient pain into chronic pain

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports MedicineResearchers from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Nether

Updated on: January 10,2024

Disturbances in sensory neurons may turn transient pain into chronic pain

byUniversity Medical Center UtrechtGraphical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports MedicineResearchers from the Center for Translational Immunology at University Medical Center Utrecht (the Nether

Updated on:January 10,2024

Are bigger brains better?

by Nancy Averett,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityWhen it comes to certain parts of the brain, bigger doesn't necessarily equate to better memory. According to a new

Updated on: May 18,2024

Are bigger brains better?

by Nancy Averett,Michigan State UniversityCredit: Michigan State UniversityWhen it comes to certain parts of the brain, bigger doesn't necessarily equate to better memory. According to a new

Updated on:May 18,2024

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

New method for triggering and imaging seizures can help guide epilepsy surgery

by Society of Nuclear MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to

Updated on: March 19,2024

New method for triggering and imaging seizures can help guide epilepsy surgery

by Society of Nuclear MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have developed a new method for triggering and imaging seizures in epilepsy patients, offering physicians the ability to

Updated on:March 19,2024

Cluster headaches may be more severe in women

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile cluster headache is more common in men than in women, a new study suggests that the disorder may be more severe for women. The study

Updated on: February 18,2024

Cluster headaches may be more severe in women

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile cluster headache is more common in men than in women, a new study suggests that the disorder may be more severe for women. The study

Updated on:February 18,2024

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

Scientists define new type of memory loss in older adults

byMayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:(2024). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae183Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that spec

Updated on: July 31,2024

Scientists define new type of memory loss in older adults

byMayo ClinicGraphical abstract. Credit:(2024). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcae183Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that spec

Updated on:July 31,2024

Anxiety symptoms may be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that anxiety symptoms in late-middle-aged adults may be an indicator of the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease.Thes

Updated on: June 24,2024

Anxiety symptoms may be early indicator of Alzheimer's disease

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests that anxiety symptoms in late-middle-aged adults may be an indicator of the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease.Thes

Updated on:June 24,2024

Aβ43 generation in familial Alzheimer's disease: New insights into disease onset

by Doshisha UniversityIn this study, γ-secretase was extracted from wild type (WT) cells and cells carrying FAD-related genetic mutations (mutations in presenilin 1: L85P, I143T, H163R, L166P, G206V,

Updated on: June 20,2024

Aβ43 generation in familial Alzheimer's disease: New insights into disease onset

by Doshisha UniversityIn this study, γ-secretase was extracted from wild type (WT) cells and cells carrying FAD-related genetic mutations (mutations in presenilin 1: L85P, I143T, H163R, L166P, G206V,

Updated on:June 20,2024

Research overturns previous findings on potential Parkinson's disease target

JANUARY 22, 2024byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchDetermining nucleotide-bound PhPINK1 structures. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj7408A new

Updated on: March 28,2024

Research overturns previous findings on potential Parkinson's disease target

JANUARY 22, 2024byWalter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchDetermining nucleotide-bound PhPINK1 structures. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adj7408A new

Updated on:March 28,2024

More servings of whole grains linked to slower memory decline in Black people

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate

Updated on: February 24,2024

More servings of whole grains linked to slower memory decline in Black people

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack people who eat more foods with whole grains, including some breads and cereals, quinoa, and popcorn, may have a slower rate

Updated on:February 24,2024