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

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on: May 05,2024

Sleepless nights show ties to Alzheimer's risk

by Dennis Thompson, Healthday ReporterEven one night of lost sleep may cause the brain to fill with protein chunks that have long been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, a new study

Updated on:May 05,2024

Protein aggregation: Protein assemblies relevant not only for neurodegenerative disease

by Heinrich-Heine University DuesseldorfCross section of the 3D model of an amyloid fibril against the backdrop of a cryo-electron microscopy recording. A PI3K SH3 domain is highlighted in yellow. Cre

Updated on: May 20,2024

Protein aggregation: Protein assemblies relevant not only for neurodegenerative disease

by Heinrich-Heine University DuesseldorfCross section of the 3D model of an amyloid fibril against the backdrop of a cryo-electron microscopy recording. A PI3K SH3 domain is highlighted in yellow. Cre

Updated on:May 20,2024

Can traditional chinese medicine offer treatments for dementia and Alzheimer's disease?

A new study of classical Chinese medical texts identifies references to age-related memory impairment similar to modern-day Alzheimer's disease, and to several plant-based ingredients used centuri

Updated on: March 07,2024

Can traditional chinese medicine offer treatments for dementia and Alzheimer's disease?

A new study of classical Chinese medical texts identifies references to age-related memory impairment similar to modern-day Alzheimer's disease, and to several plant-based ingredients used centuri

Updated on:March 07,2024

Veterans experiencing housing instability may face an elevated risk of developing dementia

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent studypublishedinJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, Veterans with housing instability were 53% more likely to receiv

Updated on: February 24,2024

Veterans experiencing housing instability may face an elevated risk of developing dementia

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a recent studypublishedinJournal of the American Geriatrics Society, Veterans with housing instability were 53% more likely to receiv

Updated on:February 24,2024

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on: June 05,2024

Review of data on reputed neurodegeneration toxins

by University of GuamResearchers process dried chips from the seeds of Guam's native cycad tree in preparation of foods for experimental mammal consumption. The status of knowledge about toxi

Updated on:June 05,2024

Structure of adult brain, previously thought to be fixed, is changed by treatment

by European College of NeuropsychopharmacologyRepresentative map of the affected connections in the brain. The number of these connections increased after treatment. Credit: Jonathan ReppleScient

Updated on: February 05,2024

Structure of adult brain, previously thought to be fixed, is changed by treatment

by European College of NeuropsychopharmacologyRepresentative map of the affected connections in the brain. The number of these connections increased after treatment. Credit: Jonathan ReppleScient

Updated on:February 05,2024

Discovering a major contributor to Alzheimer's disease

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Drs. Yuhai Zhao and Walter J Lukiw at the LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center and the Departments of Cell Bio

Updated on: May 28,2024

Discovering a major contributor to Alzheimer's disease

by Louisiana State UniversityCredit: Louisiana State UniversityResearch led by Drs. Yuhai Zhao and Walter J Lukiw at the LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center and the Departments of Cell Bio

Updated on:May 28,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on: May 11,2024

A potential agent for treating preeclampsia

by Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThis image helps researchers analyze, among other things, the spiral arteries in order to gain insights into fetal nutrition. Credit: Nadine Haase, MD

Updated on:May 11,2024

Eating lots of 'ultra-processed' foods could harm your brain

by Steven ReinbergChips, pizza, cookies: Delicious, but a diet full of ultra-processed foods like these may contribute to brain deterioration, researchers report.Ultra-processed foods have lots of add

Updated on: February 05,2024

Eating lots of 'ultra-processed' foods could harm your brain

by Steven ReinbergChips, pizza, cookies: Delicious, but a diet full of ultra-processed foods like these may contribute to brain deterioration, researchers report.Ultra-processed foods have lots of add

Updated on:February 05,2024

Team explores role of 'stimulator of interferon genes' in body's innate immune system

by Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemA graphical illustration of cholesterol- and palmitoylation-dependent STING clustering at the TGN. Credit: Institute for Glyco-core ResearchWhen p

Updated on: June 18,2024

Team explores role of 'stimulator of interferon genes' in body's innate immune system

by Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemA graphical illustration of cholesterol- and palmitoylation-dependent STING clustering at the TGN. Credit: Institute for Glyco-core ResearchWhen p

Updated on:June 18,2024

Controversial Alzheimer's drug should not be approved out of desperation, warn Aussie experts

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAducanumab, a controversial Alzheimer's disease medication with "questionable efficacy," is under review by the Therapeut

Updated on: April 25,2024

Controversial Alzheimer's drug should not be approved out of desperation, warn Aussie experts

by Medical Journal of AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAducanumab, a controversial Alzheimer's disease medication with "questionable efficacy," is under review by the Therapeut

Updated on:April 25,2024