PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer's protein growth in aging brains

by University of California - BerkeleyShown are PET scans that track tau (top row) and beta-amyloid from two normal older people and a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The normal older

Updated on: February 28,2024

PET scans reveal key details of Alzheimer's protein growth in aging brains

by University of California - BerkeleyShown are PET scans that track tau (top row) and beta-amyloid from two normal older people and a patient with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The normal older

Updated on:February 28,2024

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on: February 28,2024

Neuronal heparan sulfates play role in amyloid pathology

(HealthDay)—Neuronal heparan sulfates (HSs) modulate brain amyloid-β (Aβ) clearance and aggregation in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to an experimental study published in th

Updated on:February 28,2024

An anti-apoE4 specific monoclonal antibody counteracts the pathological effects of apoE4 in vivo

by Bentham Science PublishersThe pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), viz defective Aβ and tau proteins, have been the center of AD-directed therapeutic studies. Although this appro

Updated on: March 07,2024

An anti-apoE4 specific monoclonal antibody counteracts the pathological effects of apoE4 in vivo

by Bentham Science PublishersThe pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease (AD), viz defective Aβ and tau proteins, have been the center of AD-directed therapeutic studies. Although this appro

Updated on:March 07,2024

Untangling tau—researchers find a 'druggable target' for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - San DiegoA micrograph by Thomas Deerinck of the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research at UC San Diego School of Medicine depicts tangles of tau protein

Updated on: July 01,2024

Untangling tau—researchers find a 'druggable target' for treating Alzheimer's disease

by University of California - San DiegoA micrograph by Thomas Deerinck of the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research at UC San Diego School of Medicine depicts tangles of tau protein

Updated on:July 01,2024

Autophagy malfunction study moves a step closer to understanding Rett syndrome

Updated on: April 17,2025

Autophagy malfunction study moves a step closer to understanding Rett syndrome

Updated on:April 17,2025

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleepbyNorthwestern UniversityCorresponding author Andrew Sheriff looks at a computer monitor in a lab. Credit: Northwestern U

Updated on: January 15,2025

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleep

Breathing coordinates brain rhythms for memory consolidation during sleepbyNorthwestern UniversityCorresponding author Andrew Sheriff looks at a computer monitor in a lab. Credit: Northwestern U

Updated on:January 15,2025

Estrogen may offer protection against delirium

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterOophorectomy (OVX) and urinary tract infection (UTI)-mediated changes in cleaved caspase-3 (CC3). (A) A schematic of design of a preliminary experiment examining the

Updated on: February 05,2024

Estrogen may offer protection against delirium

by Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterOophorectomy (OVX) and urinary tract infection (UTI)-mediated changes in cleaved caspase-3 (CC3). (A) A schematic of design of a preliminary experiment examining the

Updated on:February 05,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on: April 08,2024

Genetic risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may be detectable even in young adults

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that a genetic risk score may detect those at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear—even

Updated on:April 08,2024

Self-management group rehab benefits persons with dementia

(HealthDay)—Self-management group rehabilitation is beneficial for persons with dementia (PwD) and their spouses, according to a study published online April 5 in theJournal of the American Geri

Updated on: February 28,2024

Self-management group rehab benefits persons with dementia

(HealthDay)—Self-management group rehabilitation is beneficial for persons with dementia (PwD) and their spouses, according to a study published online April 5 in theJournal of the American Geri

Updated on:February 28,2024

Inflammatory dietary habits linked to 84% higher risk of dementia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, Boston University School of Medi

Updated on: February 02,2025

Inflammatory dietary habits linked to 84% higher risk of dementia

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio, Boston University School of Medi

Updated on:February 02,2025

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C

Updated on: May 18,2024

Inflammation in the brain linked to several forms of dementia

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainInflammation in the brain may be more widely implicated in dementias than was previously thought, suggests new research from the University of C

Updated on:May 18,2024

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe high-lighted squares (left) are the 30 by 30 micron areas in the middle and right images (upper: plaque, lower: tangle). Credit: Univers

Updated on: May 06,2024

Imaging technique shows Alzheimer's disease progress

by Wiebe Van Der Veen,University of TwenteThe high-lighted squares (left) are the 30 by 30 micron areas in the middle and right images (upper: plaque, lower: tangle). Credit: Univers

Updated on:May 06,2024