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Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

(HealthDay)—Plasma homocysteine (HC) and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone (HCTL) contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology via the amyloid-β (Aβ)-fibrinogen interaction, according to

Homocysteine tied to Alzheimer's via A-beta-fibrinogen interaction

(HealthDay)—Plasma homocysteine (HC) and its metabolite homocysteine thiolactone (HCTL) contribute to Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology via the amyloid-β (Aβ)-fibrinogen interaction, according to
Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes

Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes

A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost—tagging their fingers and toes with scan-able barcodes.A company in Iruma, north

Lost and found: Japan tags dementia sufferers with barcodes

A Japanese city has introduced a novel way to keep track of senior citizens with dementia who are prone to getting lost—tagging their fingers and toes with scan-able barcodes.A company in Iruma, north
Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a

Children found to use the same brain network as adults for tough problems

by The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren as young as 4 years old show evidence of a network in the brain found in adults that tackles difficult cognitive problems, a
Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc

Dietary interventions can improve memory performance for diseases like Alzheimer's

by CORDISDietary supplementation could play a crucial role in keeping Europe's ageing population healthy, an EU-funded study has confirmed. The LIPIDIDIET project, which was completed in Marc
Discovery of neurotransmission gene may permit early detection of Alzheimer's disease

Discovery of neurotransmission gene may permit early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study identified a gene coding for a protein that turns off neurotransmission signaling, which contributes to Alzheimer&

Discovery of neurotransmission gene may permit early detection of Alzheimer's disease

by Tel Aviv UniversityCredit: Tel Aviv UniversityA new Tel Aviv University study identified a gene coding for a protein that turns off neurotransmission signaling, which contributes to Alzheimer&
Investigating plasma levels as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Investigating plasma levels as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersA Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) paper published inCurrent Alzheimer Researchpresents the first detailed study of the relationship between plasma leve

Investigating plasma levels as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

by Bentham Science PublishersA Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) paper published inCurrent Alzheimer Researchpresents the first detailed study of the relationship between plasma leve
New technique permits cell-specific examination of proteins in Alzheimer's brain tissue

New technique permits cell-specific examination of proteins in Alzheimer's brain tissue

by New York University School of MedicineDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Using 10-year-old archival brain tissue from patients with

New technique permits cell-specific examination of proteins in Alzheimer's brain tissue

by New York University School of MedicineDiagram of the brain of a person with Alzheimer's Disease. Credit: Wikipedia/public domain.Using 10-year-old archival brain tissue from patients with
Investigating specific pathological features of cerebral cavernous malformation in children

Investigating specific pathological features of cerebral cavernous malformation in children

by Katie Paradis,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with cavernous malformations face unique treatment challenges due to factors such as the malformation's locat

Investigating specific pathological features of cerebral cavernous malformation in children

by Katie Paradis,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with cavernous malformations face unique treatment challenges due to factors such as the malformation's locat
How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

byUniversity of HelsinkiSnapshot of a specialized nerve cell, called an interneuron, undergoing autophagy in the hippocampus—a key brain region for memory function. Credit: Anna RappeMitochondri

How cells recycle damaged mitochondria in middle age may be critical for brain health

byUniversity of HelsinkiSnapshot of a specialized nerve cell, called an interneuron, undergoing autophagy in the hippocampus—a key brain region for memory function. Credit: Anna RappeMitochondri
Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp

Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGene Gilmer, 90, participates in an online video chat clinical trial to see if regular conversation can stave off dementia, Feb. 6, 2019. G

Brain health: Seniors chat online to stay sharp

by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityGene Gilmer, 90, participates in an online video chat clinical trial to see if regular conversation can stave off dementia, Feb. 6, 2019. G
Abnormal hyperactivation in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's

Abnormal hyperactivation in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's

by Salle de Presse,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbnormally hyperactive areas in the brain may help better predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to fi

Abnormal hyperactivation in the brain may be an early sign of Alzheimer's

by Salle de Presse,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbnormally hyperactive areas in the brain may help better predict the onset of Alzheimer's disease, according to fi