Alzheimer's gene map expands to 91 loci, revealing 16 previously unknown risk regions

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaboration of genetic researchers has identified more than 90 genetic regions associated with the risk of Alzheimer&

Updated on: July 26,2026

Alzheimer's gene map expands to 91 loci, revealing 16 previously unknown risk regions

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaboration of genetic researchers has identified more than 90 genetic regions associated with the risk of Alzheimer&

Updated on:July 26,2026

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on: July 20,2026

Favorable lifestyle and health linked to lower dementia risk even in people with a genetic risk factor

byKyushu UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith dementia cases expected to nearly triple worldwide by 2050, researchers are increasingly focused on identifying ways to prevent or delay the d

Updated on:July 20,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on: July 30,2026

Blood samples uncover concussion in older adults, offering more objective diagnosis

by Toni Brient,Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Monash University and The Alfred are pioneering a method of analyzing blood samples to diagnose concussion in people ag

Updated on:July 30,2026

Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on: July 30,2026

Beyond the brain: Organs help shape the nervous systems that control them

by Karen Guzman,Yale UniversityMouse embryos stained with nerves (green) and organ intrinsic neuron markers (red). Credit: I-Uen “Yvonne” HsuA new Yale study reveals that major organ systems in the bo

Updated on:July 30,2026

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on: July 27,2026

As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

by Alisha Katz,University of FloridaGlass Brain Representation of the Top 5 Regions of Interest (ROIs) Indicated for the Primary Comparisons. Credit:Neurology Open Access(2026). DOI: 10.1212/wn9.00000

Updated on:July 27,2026

Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of

Updated on: August 01,2026

Genetics for high pulse pressure associated with higher risk of dementia-related death

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen looking at genetic variants in a person's DNA that predispose them to disease, a new study has found having a higher number of

Updated on:August 01,2026

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on: July 15,2026

Neuron 'ground plans' could simplify brain and behavior research

by Matt Davenport,University of MichiganA project led by the University of Michigan could simplify making connections between molecular biology, cellular biology and behavior. This work was rooted in

Updated on:July 15,2026

How acupuncture could help patients improve their motor function after a stroke

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParalysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study inCNS Neuroscience & Therapeuticsdemonstratesthat acupuncture can significantly improve muscle

Updated on: August 01,2026

How acupuncture could help patients improve their motor function after a stroke

byWileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainParalysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study inCNS Neuroscience & Therapeuticsdemonstratesthat acupuncture can significantly improve muscle

Updated on:August 01,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on: July 18,2026

Living in rural areas associated with worse health for people with epilepsy

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor people with epilepsy, living in counties that are more rural was associated with poorer health outcomes than for people living in m

Updated on:July 18,2026