Combining ultrasound and bubbles helps medicines reach the brain

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe principle of “Acoustic Cluster Therapy”, ACT. Credit: EXACT TherapeuticsLuckily, the brain has a filter that protects it an

Updated on: February 05,2024

Combining ultrasound and bubbles helps medicines reach the brain

by Steinar Brandslet,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyThe principle of “Acoustic Cluster Therapy”, ACT. Credit: EXACT TherapeuticsLuckily, the brain has a filter that protects it an

Updated on:February 05,2024

Improving the lives of people with dementia

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in the communication challenges caused by dementia is using her research to inform training practices for carers and families.Professor Ali

Updated on: June 04,2024

Improving the lives of people with dementia

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn expert in the communication challenges caused by dementia is using her research to inform training practices for carers and families.Professor Ali

Updated on:June 04,2024

Good timing: Study unravels how our brains track time

by Keyonna Summers,University of Nevada, Las VegasA UNLV research team explored how the brain tells time. Credit: Talha K. Soluoku/UNLVEver hear the old adage that time flies when you're hav

Updated on: July 31,2024

Good timing: Study unravels how our brains track time

by Keyonna Summers,University of Nevada, Las VegasA UNLV research team explored how the brain tells time. Credit: Talha K. Soluoku/UNLVEver hear the old adage that time flies when you're hav

Updated on:July 31,2024

Study shows DNA organization can influence the growth of deadly brain tumors in response to neuronal signals

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilGene expression changes common to all four GB subtypes relate to synapse organization, glutamatergic synapses and chromatin binding (OPCs: oligodendrocy

Updated on: January 11,2024

Study shows DNA organization can influence the growth of deadly brain tumors in response to neuronal signals

by Gustav Löfgren,Swedish Research CouncilGene expression changes common to all four GB subtypes relate to synapse organization, glutamatergic synapses and chromatin binding (OPCs: oligodendrocy

Updated on:January 11,2024

Clinical trial suggests ALS drug effective for treating spinal cord injuries

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonRiluzole trough and peak concentrations from Phase I and Phase II/III trials presented in waterfall plots. Credit:Journal of Neurotrauma(2023).

Updated on: January 11,2024

Clinical trial suggests ALS drug effective for treating spinal cord injuries

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonRiluzole trough and peak concentrations from Phase I and Phase II/III trials presented in waterfall plots. Credit:Journal of Neurotrauma(2023).

Updated on:January 11,2024

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

Neuralink Begins First Human Experiments!

Updated on: July 24,2024

Neuralink Begins First Human Experiments!

Updated on:July 24,2024

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on: October 28,2024

Researchers identify deletions in long noncoding RNA that lead to severe neurodevelopmental disorder

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBroad Institute-led research has revealed that deletions in the CHASERR gene cause a distinct neurodevelopmental disorder resulting

Updated on:October 28,2024

Specialist care for Alzheimer's is tough to find for poorer, rural Americans

by Cara Murez Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Although Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis that is better delivered earlier rather than later, new research suggests poor patients living i

Updated on: May 26,2024

Specialist care for Alzheimer's is tough to find for poorer, rural Americans

by Cara Murez Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Although Alzheimer's disease is a devastating diagnosis that is better delivered earlier rather than later, new research suggests poor patients living i

Updated on:May 26,2024

Earlier onset of atrial fibrillation linked to risk of developing all-cause dementia

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarlier onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of developing all-cause dementia, vascular dementia (VD), and Alzheimer disease (AD

Updated on: February 24,2024

Earlier onset of atrial fibrillation linked to risk of developing all-cause dementia

by Elana GotkineCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarlier onset of atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased risk of developing all-cause dementia, vascular dementia (VD), and Alzheimer disease (AD

Updated on:February 24,2024

Isolated, confused and depressed: Pandemic's toll on people with dementia and their caregivers

by Grace Wei, Fiona Kumfor,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe COVID pandemic has had a huge impact on people living with dementia and their family carers around the world.Our st

Updated on: June 05,2024

Isolated, confused and depressed: Pandemic's toll on people with dementia and their caregivers

by Grace Wei, Fiona Kumfor,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe COVID pandemic has had a huge impact on people living with dementia and their family carers around the world.Our st

Updated on:June 05,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's: Nicotinic receptors as a new therapeutic target

by Institut PasteurRepresentation of space in the nicotinic receptor. Credit: Institut PasteurSeveral scientific studies have indicated that nicotine may be beneficial for memory function. Scientists

Updated on:April 16,2024