Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

by University of BristolTreating diseased brain cells with calcium channel blockers. Credit: University of BristolAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes

Updated on: June 04,2024 8

Calcium channel blockers may be effective in treating memory loss associated with Alzheimer's

by University of BristolTreating diseased brain cells with calcium channel blockers. Credit: University of BristolAlzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia but the changes

Updated on:June 04,2024 8

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on: February 05,2024 17

Different autism risk genes, same effects on brain development

by Harvard UniversityMicroscopy image of a brain organoid showing neuron precursors (magenta) and deep-layer projection neurons (green), which are one of the cell types affected by autism risk ge

Updated on:February 05,2024 17

Group calls on international community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke

by University of Western OntarioDr. Vladimir Hachinski. Credit: Western UniversityThe risk factors for stroke and dementia are the same, and a growing body of evidence demonstrates that preventin

Updated on: June 04,2024 7

Group calls on international community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke

by University of Western OntarioDr. Vladimir Hachinski. Credit: Western UniversityThe risk factors for stroke and dementia are the same, and a growing body of evidence demonstrates that preventin

Updated on:June 04,2024 7

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on: May 26,2024 5

Women accumulate Alzheimer's-related protein faster

by Lund UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlzheimer's disease seems to progress faster in women than in men. The protein tau accumulates at a higher rate in women, according to rese

Updated on:May 26,2024 5

Radiation breaks connections in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImage from study shows protein marker (green) that indicates activation of microglia (red) after exposure to radiation. Credit: University of Rochester Me

Updated on: June 01,2024 4

Radiation breaks connections in the brain

by University of Rochester Medical CenterImage from study shows protein marker (green) that indicates activation of microglia (red) after exposure to radiation. Credit: University of Rochester Me

Updated on:June 01,2024 4

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

Updated on: February 24,2024 17

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

Updated on:February 24,2024 17

Specialized motor neuron region affected in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113509A new study,publishedinCell Reports, reports a novel mechanism behind dysregu

Updated on: April 09,2024 0

Specialized motor neuron region affected in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113509A new study,publishedinCell Reports, reports a novel mechanism behind dysregu

Updated on:April 09,2024 0

Sets of neurons work in sync to track 'time' and 'place,' giving humans context for past, present and future

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113238Two studies led by UCLA researchers offer new insights into the

Updated on: January 12,2024 14

Sets of neurons work in sync to track 'time' and 'place,' giving humans context for past, present and future

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113238Two studies led by UCLA researchers offer new insights into the

Updated on:January 12,2024 14

5 ways to lower your chances of getting Alzheimer's

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: University of Southern CaliforniaRetain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease by following five simple rules. Some of

Updated on: June 24,2024 4

5 ways to lower your chances of getting Alzheimer's

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: University of Southern CaliforniaRetain a sharp, healthy brain and reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease by following five simple rules. Some of

Updated on:June 24,2024 4

New insights into the development of Parkinson's disease in the brain might open the doors to new therapies

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIn healthy condition, CHCHD2WT localizes in mitochondria. In pathogenic condition, mutant CHCHD2T61I mislocalizes to the cytosol and recruits Casein kinase 1

Updated on: March 14,2024 17

New insights into the development of Parkinson's disease in the brain might open the doors to new therapies

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityIn healthy condition, CHCHD2WT localizes in mitochondria. In pathogenic condition, mutant CHCHD2T61I mislocalizes to the cytosol and recruits Casein kinase 1

Updated on:March 14,2024 17

Molecular mechanism behind HIV-associated dementia revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityThe interaction between APP (red) and GAG (green) in the cell. Credit: Northwestern UniversityFor the first time, scientists have identified and inhibited a m

Updated on: March 30,2024 12

Molecular mechanism behind HIV-associated dementia revealed

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityThe interaction between APP (red) and GAG (green) in the cell. Credit: Northwestern UniversityFor the first time, scientists have identified and inhibited a m

Updated on:March 30,2024 12

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

Updated on: May 26,2024 8

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

Updated on:May 26,2024 8