Studies identify novel underpinnings of genetic ALS

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLeft: Neuron at the motor cortex of a C9ORF72 patient stained for MAP2 and rRNA, showing the pattern of expression of ribosomal RNA in a human neuron mos

Updated on: January 10,2024

Studies identify novel underpinnings of genetic ALS

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityLeft: Neuron at the motor cortex of a C9ORF72 patient stained for MAP2 and rRNA, showing the pattern of expression of ribosomal RNA in a human neuron mos

Updated on:January 10,2024

Study provides clue to better treatment options for frontotemporal dementia

by Neuroscience Research AustraliaA new study has revealed that the functional impairments experienced by people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may provide insight into effective behavioural

Updated on: March 07,2024

Study provides clue to better treatment options for frontotemporal dementia

by Neuroscience Research AustraliaA new study has revealed that the functional impairments experienced by people with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) may provide insight into effective behavioural

Updated on:March 07,2024

Could a viral illness increase chances of developing Alzheimer's or other neurodegenerative disease?

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome viral illnesses may increase a person's chances of later developing Alzheimer's disease or another neurodegenerative

Updated on: February 05,2024

Could a viral illness increase chances of developing Alzheimer's or other neurodegenerative disease?

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome viral illnesses may increase a person's chances of later developing Alzheimer's disease or another neurodegenerative

Updated on:February 05,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia show origins in utero, according to new study

by Cristy Lytal,Keck School of Medicine of USCGrpahical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112983Even though neurodegenerative diseases often strike in m

Updated on: June 05,2024

ALS and frontotemporal dementia show origins in utero, according to new study

by Cristy Lytal,Keck School of Medicine of USCGrpahical abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112983Even though neurodegenerative diseases often strike in m

Updated on:June 05,2024

Resolve to get a free memory screening in 2024

by Dennis ThompsonThere are so many New Year's resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say.Memory screenings consist of a series of

Updated on: January 09,2024

Resolve to get a free memory screening in 2024

by Dennis ThompsonThere are so many New Year's resolutions from which to choose, but an important one could be to schedule a memory screening, experts say.Memory screenings consist of a series of

Updated on:January 09,2024

Experiments on mice reveal the parts of the brain involved in motion sickness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIdentification of glutamatergic neuronal subpopulations in the VN. (A)Slc17a6Cremice were bilaterally injected in the VN with a viral vector expressing the Rib

Updated on: January 11,2024

Experiments on mice reveal the parts of the brain involved in motion sickness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIdentification of glutamatergic neuronal subpopulations in the VN. (A)Slc17a6Cremice were bilaterally injected in the VN with a viral vector expressing the Rib

Updated on:January 11,2024

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on: February 24,2024

Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

by Lauran NeergaardIn this photo provided by the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, an Alzheimer’s patient undergoes focused ultrasound treatment with the WVU RNI team in Morgantown, W.Va., on Oc

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on: January 12,2024

Novel cause of brain mosaicism and focal epilepsy identified

byNationwide Children's HospitalBrain mosaic copy number gain of chr1q.a, Six patients included in the study met the following criteria: infantile spasms progressing to intractable foc

Updated on:January 12,2024

Saving neurons may offer new approach for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of IowaThe image shows brain tissue from Alzheimer's rats that were untreated (left) or treated (right) with the neuroprotective compound. The white "holes" indicated

Updated on: April 29,2024

Saving neurons may offer new approach for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of IowaThe image shows brain tissue from Alzheimer's rats that were untreated (left) or treated (right) with the neuroprotective compound. The white "holes" indicated

Updated on:April 29,2024

Poor cognitive performance predicts impairment in activities of daily living years later

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainSubtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete da

Updated on: June 24,2024

Poor cognitive performance predicts impairment in activities of daily living years later

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainSubtle differences in cognition may help identify individuals at risk for becoming dependent years later upon others to complete da

Updated on:June 24,2024

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg

Updated on: March 26,2024

C/EBPβ/AEP pathway dictates both Alzheimer's disease and longevity: Study

by Chinese Academy of SciencesNeuronal C/EBPβ escalation shortens the life span of mice, leading to neural excitation. Credit: SIATCognitive decline during normal aging is exacerbated in neurodeg

Updated on:March 26,2024