'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

A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyFig. 1. Neurodegenerative processes in rTg4510 mice are accelerated by an LPD and ameliorated by Amino LP7.(A) Schematic diagram of the exp

Updated on: June 01,2024

A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay

by The National Institutes for Quantum Science and TechnologyFig. 1. Neurodegenerative processes in rTg4510 mice are accelerated by an LPD and ameliorated by Amino LP7.(A) Schematic diagram of the exp

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on: April 06,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on:April 06,2024

Senescent glial cell: A key player in lipid accumulation and brain aging

Updated on: October 21,2024

Senescent glial cell: A key player in lipid accumulation and brain aging

Updated on:October 21,2024

Researchers discover life-long effects of neuropeptides in the brain

byKarolinska InstitutetA GFP+thalamic neuron (green) apposed by vesicular glutamate transporter 2 (VGLUT2)+presynapses (magenta) in the infant mouse brain. Nuclei were counterstained

Updated on: April 28,2024

Researchers discover life-long effects of neuropeptides in the brain

byKarolinska InstitutetA GFP+thalamic neuron (green) apposed by vesicular glutamate transporter 2 (VGLUT2)+presynapses (magenta) in the infant mouse brain. Nuclei were counterstained

Updated on:April 28,2024

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on: January 12,2024

Physical therapy clinical trial demonstrates meaningful gains for stroke survivors

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareStroke survivor Larry Christian (center) participates in high-intensity interval training in a clinical trial while research assistant Henry Wright (right) ob

Updated on:January 12,2024

PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia

byUniversity of ArizonaPNA5 blunts neuronal cell loss in the hippocampus. Credit:Experimental Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114926A recently published study by resea

Updated on: November 28,2024

PNA5 protein shows potential for treating Parkinson's-related cognitive decline and dementia

byUniversity of ArizonaPNA5 blunts neuronal cell loss in the hippocampus. Credit:Experimental Neurology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2024.114926A recently published study by resea

Updated on:November 28,2024

How the brain helps us focus our attention

by Max Planck SocietyHow can we shift from a state of inattentiveness to one of highest attention? Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Southern Cali

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain helps us focus our attention

by Max Planck SocietyHow can we shift from a state of inattentiveness to one of highest attention? Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development and the University of Southern Cali

Updated on:February 21,2024

Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAddressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia ca

Updated on: August 31,2024

Report suggests nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors

byUniversity College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainAddressing 14 modifiable risk factors, starting in childhood and continuing throughout life, could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia ca

Updated on:August 31,2024

How the brain responds to surprising events

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMost of the brain’s noradrenaline is produced by the two locus coeruleus nuclei, one in each brain hemisphere. The neurons of the locus co

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the brain responds to surprising events

by Sarah McDonnell,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMost of the brain’s noradrenaline is produced by the two locus coeruleus nuclei, one in each brain hemisphere. The neurons of the locus co

Updated on:February 21,2024

Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a

Updated on: June 20,2024

Thyroid problems linked to increased risk of dementia

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOlder people with hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid, may be at increased risk of developing dementia, according to a

Updated on:June 20,2024

A therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease discovered

by Laval UniversityFRET ratio is independent of laser intensity, and imaging depth was comparable between NonTg and 5xFAD mice. (A) Confocal image of the AAV2/9.CaMKIIa.SuperClomeleon (SCLM) infe

Updated on: May 28,2024

A therapeutic target for Alzheimer's disease discovered

by Laval UniversityFRET ratio is independent of laser intensity, and imaging depth was comparable between NonTg and 5xFAD mice. (A) Confocal image of the AAV2/9.CaMKIIa.SuperClomeleon (SCLM) infe

Updated on:May 28,2024