Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on: June 14,2024

Ancient DNA reveals reason for high multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's rates in Europe

by University of CambridgeThe new study has found the genes that significantly increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) were introduced into north-western Europe around

Updated on:June 14,2024

Neurological research provides molecular insights into the blood–brain barrier

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract of this study. Credit: Prof. Chang, fromCell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113392A team of researchers from the S

Updated on: February 26,2024

Neurological research provides molecular insights into the blood–brain barrier

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesGraphical abstract of this study. Credit: Prof. Chang, fromCell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113392A team of researchers from the S

Updated on:February 26,2024

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

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on: May 26,2024

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on:May 26,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on: January 09,2024

Is radon linked to health conditions other than lung cancer?

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRadon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced when metals like uranium or radium break down in rocks and soil, is a known

Updated on:January 09,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia: Early diagnosis thanks to an experimental test

by International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)The scientists developed an experimental technique able to detect the protein TDP-43 even when it is present in the body in minute quantities an

Updated on: June 14,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia: Early diagnosis thanks to an experimental test

by International School of Advanced Studies (SISSA)The scientists developed an experimental technique able to detect the protein TDP-43 even when it is present in the body in minute quantities an

Updated on:June 14,2024

Alzheimer's diagnosis, management improved by brain scans

by Alzheimer's AssociationAmyloid-positive (left) and amyloid-negative (right) PET scans can respectively be used to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease in individuals with memory loss or

Updated on: April 25,2024

Alzheimer's diagnosis, management improved by brain scans

by Alzheimer's AssociationAmyloid-positive (left) and amyloid-negative (right) PET scans can respectively be used to diagnose or rule out Alzheimer's disease in individuals with memory loss or

Updated on:April 25,2024

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

Researchers uncover shared cellular mechanisms across three major dementias

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have for the first time identified degeneration-associated "molecular markers"—observable changes in

Updated on: September 15,2024

Researchers uncover shared cellular mechanisms across three major dementias

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have for the first time identified degeneration-associated "molecular markers"—observable changes in

Updated on:September 15,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on: January 11,2024

The neurons that help to distinguish between very similar odors

byCold Spring Harbor LaboratoryCSHL Associate Professor Saket Navlakha teamed with Salk Institute researcher Shyam Srinivasan and other investigators to study the neurons responsible for smell d

Updated on:January 11,2024

Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms b

Updated on: May 05,2024

Altered gut bacteria may be early sign of Alzheimer's disease

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople in the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease—after brain changes have begun but before cognitive symptoms b

Updated on:May 05,2024

Our minds drift more as tasks drag on, researchers find

by Kyra Gurney,University of MiamiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe longer a person spends on a task, the more their mind starts to wander—regardless of whether the activity is difficult or

Updated on: March 19,2024

Our minds drift more as tasks drag on, researchers find

by Kyra Gurney,University of MiamiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe longer a person spends on a task, the more their mind starts to wander—regardless of whether the activity is difficult or

Updated on:March 19,2024