Immune booster drugs meant to kill tumors found to improve Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: martha sexton/public domain(MedicalXpress)—A team of researchers working at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has found that a type of drug meant to help

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

Immune booster drugs meant to kill tumors found to improve Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: martha sexton/public domain(MedicalXpress)—A team of researchers working at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel has found that a type of drug meant to help

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

New figures show only 25% of British adults think dementia risk can be reduced

by Alzheimer's Research UKA leading dementia expert is calling for greater public awareness of the risk factors for dementia, following a new poll showing only a quarter of British adults thi

Updated on: February 28,2024 17

New figures show only 25% of British adults think dementia risk can be reduced

by Alzheimer's Research UKA leading dementia expert is calling for greater public awareness of the risk factors for dementia, following a new poll showing only a quarter of British adults thi

Updated on:February 28,2024 17

Dirt can modulate the pathology in Alzheimer's disease

by Kyoto UniversityCredit: Kyoto UniversityEating well, exercising regularly, and having a satisfying social life are all crucial to staying healthy. Sometimes, however, it can be the tiniest thi

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Dirt can modulate the pathology in Alzheimer's disease

by Kyoto UniversityCredit: Kyoto UniversityEating well, exercising regularly, and having a satisfying social life are all crucial to staying healthy. Sometimes, however, it can be the tiniest thi

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

byKobe UniversityA new "end-to-end" deep learning method for the prediction of behavioral states uses whole-cortex functional imaging that do not require preprocessing or pre-specified

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

AI decodes whole-cortex functional images to predict behavioral states

byKobe UniversityA new "end-to-end" deep learning method for the prediction of behavioral states uses whole-cortex functional imaging that do not require preprocessing or pre-specified

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on: March 07,2024 17

Checklist of possible behavioral warning signs of dementia

by The Associated PressResearchers on Sundayoutlined a syndromecalled "mild behavioral impairment" that may be a harbinger of Alzheimer's or other dementias, and proposed a c

Updated on:March 07,2024 17

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on: July 31,2024 0

Gut protein may protect brain cells in Parkinson's disease

by Moriah Cunningham,Thomas Jefferson UniversityFunctional GUCY2C protein and mRNA are expressed by DA neurons within the SNpc.aSchematic of mice used for analyses.b–dImm

Updated on:July 31,2024 0

New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati

Updated on: February 27,2024 20

New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits

by BioMed CentralDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.It may be possible to assess the risk of developing dementia by analyzing informati

Updated on:February 27,2024 20

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an

Updated on: August 03,2024 0

Researchers identify the 'broken gate' causing unstoppable brain signals in severe childhood epilepsy

by Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health2D transmembrane topology of the wild-type (WT) Nav1.2 channel showing 27 domains DI−DIV and amino acid residues N1662 (cytosolic side of S5DIV) an

Updated on:August 03,2024 0

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin

Updated on: February 05,2024 17

Does persistent pain impact older adults' physical function, cognition, and well-being?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of the American Geriatrics Societyof 5,589 US adults aged 65 years and older, persistent pain was common and was lin

Updated on:February 05,2024 17

Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectron microscopy image of optic nerve myelin. Credit: Wiebke Moebius, MPI Goettingen.The brains of mammals expend a significant amount of energy in the form of ade

Updated on: October 18,2024 0

Research suggests myelin fatty acid metabolism could serve as an energy reserve for the central nervous system

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressElectron microscopy image of optic nerve myelin. Credit: Wiebke Moebius, MPI Goettingen.The brains of mammals expend a significant amount of energy in the form of ade

Updated on:October 18,2024 0

Immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityUnlocking the secrets behind immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID patients is at the ce

Updated on: November 13,2024 0

Immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID

byGriffith UniversityCredit: Griffith UniversityUnlocking the secrets behind immune exhaustion in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and long COVID patients is at the ce

Updated on:November 13,2024 0

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t

Updated on: March 07,2024 18

Alzheimer's detected before symptoms via new eye technology

by Association for Research in Vision and OphthalmologyRockville, Md. Scientists may have overcome a major roadblock in the development of Alzheimer's therapies by creating a new technology t

Updated on:March 07,2024 18