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Link between ADHD and dementia across generations

Link between ADHD and dementia across generations

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study, published in&n

Link between ADHD and dementia across generations

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large study at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found a link between ADHD and dementia across generations. The study, published in&n
Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCell-type-specific Alzheimer’s disease polygenic risk scores (ADPRS).aA schematic of cell-type-specific PRS derivation.bAn UpSetR plot o

Cell-type-specific genetic risk contributes to distinct stages of Alzheimer's disease progression, finds study

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCell-type-specific Alzheimer’s disease polygenic risk scores (ADPRS).aA schematic of cell-type-specific PRS derivation.bAn UpSetR plot o
Could a viral illness increase chances of developing Alzheimer's or other neurodegenerative disease?

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

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
A simple treatment offers significant improvement for stroke survivors with a disability known as spatial neglect

A simple treatment offers significant improvement for stroke survivors with a disability known as spatial neglect

by A.M. Barrett and Kevin Houston,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of stroke survivorsdo not receive rehabilitationafter the first days of advanced st

A simple treatment offers significant improvement for stroke survivors with a disability known as spatial neglect

by A.M. Barrett and Kevin Houston,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than half of stroke survivorsdo not receive rehabilitationafter the first days of advanced st
New approach to traumatic brain injuries could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

New approach to traumatic brain injuries could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonFigure 1. Cerebral biopsy sample and fluorescent immunostaining. (A) An image of the cerebral biopsy obtained from a severe TBI patient and fixed in 10% formali

New approach to traumatic brain injuries could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment

by Queen Mary, University of LondonFigure 1. Cerebral biopsy sample and fluorescent immunostaining. (A) An image of the cerebral biopsy obtained from a severe TBI patient and fixed in 10% formali
COVID-19 sees prescriptions increase for dementia drugs linked with serious side-effects

COVID-19 sees prescriptions increase for dementia drugs linked with serious side-effects

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published inThe Lancetonline finds that not only are dementia deaths up 79% (ONS figures—19th Oct) compared to prev

COVID-19 sees prescriptions increase for dementia drugs linked with serious side-effects

by Alzheimer's Research UKCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research published inThe Lancetonline finds that not only are dementia deaths up 79% (ONS figures—19th Oct) compared to prev
Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk

Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study.In the st

Repetitive negative thinking linked to dementia risk

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPersistently engaging in negative thinking patterns may raise the risk of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new UCL-led study.In the st
'Movies' with color and music visualize brain activity data in beautiful detail

'Movies' with color and music visualize brain activity data in beautiful detail

byPublic Library of ScienceSimple audiovisualization of wide field neural activity. Credit: Adapted from Thibodeaux et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0

'Movies' with color and music visualize brain activity data in beautiful detail

byPublic Library of ScienceSimple audiovisualization of wide field neural activity. Credit: Adapted from Thibodeaux et al., 2024, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Alzheimer's drugs might get into the brain faster with new ultrasound tool, study shows

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

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
Exploring neurons' molecular highways: How a key protein regulates neuronal health

Exploring neurons' molecular highways: How a key protein regulates neuronal health

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyDynein is composed of two heavy chains (blue), two intermediate chains (yellow), four light intermediate chains (green) and several light chains, inc

Exploring neurons' molecular highways: How a key protein regulates neuronal health

byOkinawa Institute of Science and TechnologyDynein is composed of two heavy chains (blue), two intermediate chains (yellow), four light intermediate chains (green) and several light chains, inc
Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co

Scientists discover groups of spinal cord neurons that allow for brain-independent motor learning

byRIKENIn this study, spinal cords that associated limb position with an unpleasant experience learned to reposition the limb after only 10 minutes, and retained a memory the next day. Spinal co
Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShort telomeres in midlife are associated with a higher risk of develo

Shorter telomeres point to increased Alzheimer's risk

by Kim Krieger,University of ConnecticutHuman chromosomes (grey) capped by telomeres (white). Credit: PD-NASA; PD-USGOV-NASAShort telomeres in midlife are associated with a higher risk of develo