New Alzheimer's drug shines light on need for assessments to head off 'a tsunami of cognitive afflictions'

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo stories dominated Alzheimer's news this year: The FDA's approval of Leqembi, the first drug to slow progression of

Updated on: February 24,2024 10

New Alzheimer's drug shines light on need for assessments to head off 'a tsunami of cognitive afflictions'

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo stories dominated Alzheimer's news this year: The FDA's approval of Leqembi, the first drug to slow progression of

Updated on:February 24,2024 10

Study reveals molecular mechanism behind multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

by Kevin Dennehy,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discove

Updated on: September 10,2024 0

Study reveals molecular mechanism behind multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

by Kevin Dennehy,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than two decades ago, a research team in the lab of David Hafler, a Yale researcher who at the time was at Harvard, discove

Updated on:September 10,2024 0

Researchers identify 10 pesticides toxic to neurons involved in Parkinson's

by University of California, Los AngelesDescription of agricultural pesticide use in the study area, including geography of applications, number of unique active ingredients applied by year, tota

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Researchers identify 10 pesticides toxic to neurons involved in Parkinson's

by University of California, Los AngelesDescription of agricultural pesticide use in the study area, including geography of applications, number of unique active ingredients applied by year, tota

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Why is the brain so prone to inflammation?

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKeeping neuroinflammation in check. Normal neurons (top panel) produce a small amount of double-stranded DNA (green) that keeps in

Updated on: March 19,2024 11

Why is the brain so prone to inflammation?

by Sarah C.P. Williams,Columbia University Irving Medical CenterKeeping neuroinflammation in check. Normal neurons (top panel) produce a small amount of double-stranded DNA (green) that keeps in

Updated on:March 19,2024 11

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on: March 21,2024 19

Inhaled beta-2 agonists not associated with lower risk of Parkinson's disease, finds study

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeta-2 agonists are bronchodilators commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Alt

Updated on:March 21,2024 19

Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a warning sign of lurking depression

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsJust as computer devices acting differently can hint at the possibility of malware lurking in the background, changes in brain patterns that

Updated on: January 21,2024 18

Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a warning sign of lurking depression

byHiroshima UniversityCredit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsJust as computer devices acting differently can hint at the possibility of malware lurking in the background, changes in brain patterns that

Updated on:January 21,2024 18

Stem cell research sheds light on new 'molecular road' to Alzheimer's disease

Stem cell research sheds light on new 'molecular road' to Alzheimer's diseasebyMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD) varies widely in its

Updated on: October 28,2023 5

Stem cell research sheds light on new 'molecular road' to Alzheimer's disease

Stem cell research sheds light on new 'molecular road' to Alzheimer's diseasebyMass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease (AD) varies widely in its

Updated on:October 28,2023 5

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Updated on: June 24,2024 7

Older class of type 2 diabetes drugs, glitazones, linked to 22% reduction in dementia risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of an older class of type 2 diabetes drugs called glitazones, also known as thiazolidinediones or TZDs for short, is linked to a 22%

Updated on:June 24,2024 7

New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineA schematic illustration of a multi-shuttle system to deliver full dystrophin protein to muscle cells body-wide as a genetic therapy for muscular dys

Updated on: July 25,2024 0

New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope

byUniversity of Washington School of MedicineA schematic illustration of a multi-shuttle system to deliver full dystrophin protein to muscle cells body-wide as a genetic therapy for muscular dys

Updated on:July 25,2024 0

Propofol shows promise in treating epilepsy by targeting HCN1 channels

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeAberrant signaling between neurons can result in epileptic seizures, which are characterized by bursts of high activity and can be detected by an electroencephalog

Updated on: August 26,2024 0

Propofol shows promise in treating epilepsy by targeting HCN1 channels

byWeill Cornell Medical CollegeAberrant signaling between neurons can result in epileptic seizures, which are characterized by bursts of high activity and can be detected by an electroencephalog

Updated on:August 26,2024 0

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo

Updated on: September 03,2024 0

Trouble with trembling hands originates in the brain: Research IDs genetic variations associated with essential tremor

bySingHealthA neural pathway known as the "tremor network" regulates movement and runs between the motor cortex (A), thalamus (B) and cerebellum (C). Messages need to flow smoothly alo

Updated on:September 03,2024 0

Researchers find that youthful proteins help nerves regrow

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThree sections of optic nerve were injured by crushing (the white diamond on the far left of each nerve marks the crush point.) The lower two nerves each

Updated on: January 11,2024 16

Researchers find that youthful proteins help nerves regrow

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutThree sections of optic nerve were injured by crushing (the white diamond on the far left of each nerve marks the crush point.) The lower two nerves each

Updated on:January 11,2024 16