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

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

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on: April 16,2024

Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a turning point. But what does it mean for people with the disease?

by Steve Macfarlane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageTrial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, shows it canslow cognitive declineby 35%. The d

Updated on:April 16,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on: April 06,2024

Study investigates the role of gaze in tackling new and complex tasks

by Oliver Schmidt, Universität OsnabrückExperimental setup in virtual reality. Credit: Peter KönigPutting away items on a shelf is something we do without giving it much thought—right? In fact, variou

Updated on:April 06,2024

At-home cognitive assessment performs as well as widely used, clinician-led test

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Baycrest-developed, at-home Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment performs as well as a widely used, clinician-led test at as

Updated on: June 20,2024

At-home cognitive assessment performs as well as widely used, clinician-led test

by Baycrest Centre for Geriatric CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Baycrest-developed, at-home Cogniciti Brain Health Assessment performs as well as a widely used, clinician-led test at as

Updated on:June 20,2024

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on: June 05,2024

Larger drug trials that intervene earlier needed for Alzheimer's disease

by Lund UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere are currently no drugs that stop or inhibit Alzheimer's disease. Despite drug trials showing plaque reduction in the brain, the patients'

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study discovers new subset of retinal neurons impacting vision

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityUnusual receptive field of SI-AC allows for crossover inhibition and push-pull activation. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s

Updated on: January 12,2024

Study discovers new subset of retinal neurons impacting vision

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityUnusual receptive field of SI-AC allows for crossover inhibition and push-pull activation. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s

Updated on:January 12,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on: January 29,2024

Ion channel linked to brain inflammation identified

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityImmunohistochemistry of WT hippocampal astrocytes in culture showing expression of Orai1 in the soma and processes. Orai1 labeling (with a monoclonal anti

Updated on:January 29,2024

New research suggests why males and females respond differently to social stress

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but among boys and girls the likelihood is the same. New Univer

Updated on: January 12,2024

New research suggests why males and females respond differently to social stress

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, but among boys and girls the likelihood is the same. New Univer

Updated on:January 12,2024

From promise to practice: A dose of reality for psychedelic therapies

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelics stand at a pivotal crossroad in mental health, offering the prospect of novel therapeutic avenues to address multip

Updated on: February 18,2024

From promise to practice: A dose of reality for psychedelic therapies

by Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPsychedelics stand at a pivotal crossroad in mental health, offering the prospect of novel therapeutic avenues to address multip

Updated on:February 18,2024

Lifestyle changes may slow or prevent Alzheimer's in people at high risk

by Dennis ThompsonNew research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.About 71% of patients who ate hea

Updated on: June 15,2024

Lifestyle changes may slow or prevent Alzheimer's in people at high risk

by Dennis ThompsonNew research shows that a set of healthy lifestyle habits can help preserve brain function in folks with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.About 71% of patients who ate hea

Updated on:June 15,2024

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's

byKarolinska InstitutetGolgi staining of mouse brain tissue. Credit: Silvia Maioli laboratoryA new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can prote

Updated on: April 09,2024

Protein activation in the brain may protect women against Alzheimer's

byKarolinska InstitutetGolgi staining of mouse brain tissue. Credit: Silvia Maioli laboratoryA new study at the Karolinska Institute suggests that activation of a certain brain protein can prote

Updated on:April 09,2024

Sweet smell of success: Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost

by University of California, IrvineFlow chart for subject participation. Bold font denotes subgroups that were included in the statistical analyses (Pre-Covid Finishers, for neuropsychological as

Updated on: February 05,2024

Sweet smell of success: Simple fragrance method produces major memory boost

by University of California, IrvineFlow chart for subject participation. Bold font denotes subgroups that were included in the statistical analyses (Pre-Covid Finishers, for neuropsychological as

Updated on:February 05,2024