New tool provides researchers with improved understanding of stem cell aging in the brain

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonPatterns in the tiny amounts of light emitted by these neural stem cells helped researchers determine whether they were active or dormant without destructive tes

Updated on: March 30,2024 6

New tool provides researchers with improved understanding of stem cell aging in the brain

by University of Wisconsin-MadisonPatterns in the tiny amounts of light emitted by these neural stem cells helped researchers determine whether they were active or dormant without destructive tes

Updated on:March 30,2024 6

Neuroprotective mechanism altered by Alzheimer's disease risk genes

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Baylor College of MedicineThe brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer's disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medic

Updated on: April 08,2024 16

Neuroprotective mechanism altered by Alzheimer's disease risk genes

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Baylor College of MedicineThe brain has a natural protective mechanism against Alzheimer's disease, and researchers at Baylor College of Medic

Updated on:April 08,2024 16

Bag of words test for Alzheimer's disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA positive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be made definitively postmortem. However, there are many symptoms that become

Updated on: April 18,2024 14

Bag of words test for Alzheimer's disease

by David Bradley,InderscienceCredit: CC0 Public DomainA positive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) can only be made definitively postmortem. However, there are many symptoms that become

Updated on:April 18,2024 14

Opioid analgesics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid analgesics were associated with a 30 percent increase in the risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent st

Updated on: April 25,2024 15

Opioid analgesics increase the risk of pneumonia among persons with Alzheimer's disease

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: CC0 Public DomainOpioid analgesics were associated with a 30 percent increase in the risk of pneumonia in persons with Alzheimer's disease, a recent st

Updated on:April 25,2024 15

Overlapping mechanisms in HIV cognitive disorders and Alzheimer's disease

by Society for NeuroscienceAβ oligomers are elevated in the brains of HIV(+) cases. Paraffin-embedded tissue sections from hippocampus of HIV(-) and HIV(+) individuals were prepared for immunoflu

Updated on: March 30,2024 18

Overlapping mechanisms in HIV cognitive disorders and Alzheimer's disease

by Society for NeuroscienceAβ oligomers are elevated in the brains of HIV(+) cases. Paraffin-embedded tissue sections from hippocampus of HIV(-) and HIV(+) individuals were prepared for immunoflu

Updated on:March 30,2024 18

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on: March 19,2024 12

Under 50 and overweight? Your odds for dementia later may rise

by Alan Mozes, Healthday Reporter(HealthDay)—Need fresh motivation to lose some weight? New research suggests that young adults who are overweight or obese face a higher risk for dementia in their gol

Updated on:March 19,2024 12

Alzheimer's and an unusual molecular chaperone

by University of KonstanzPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAmong the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are the Alzheimer fibrils, deposits of the tau

Updated on: April 20,2024 15

Alzheimer's and an unusual molecular chaperone

by University of KonstanzPET scan of a human brain with Alzheimer's disease. Credit: public domainAmong the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease are the Alzheimer fibrils, deposits of the tau

Updated on:April 20,2024 15

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Risk for dementia diagnosis up for seniors with schizophrenia

Older adults with schizophrenia have an increased risk for receiving a diagnosis of dementia compared with those without serious mental illness (SMI), according to a study published in the June issue

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on: March 07,2024 15

Dementia deaths in Scotland now double 2007 figures

by Alzheimer's Research UKDeaths caused by dementia continue to rise across Scotland according to provisional figures released today by National Records of Scotland.The figures show deaths ca

Updated on:March 07,2024 15

Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a si

Updated on: June 20,2024 3

Simple blood test can accurately reveal underlying neurodegeneration

by King's College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study of over 3000 people led by King's College London in collaboration with Lund University, has shown for the first time that a si

Updated on:June 20,2024 3

3D bioprinting sheds light on why blood vessel curvature may foster brain cancer metastasis

JANUARY 19, 2024byPohang University of Science and TechnologyCreation of an in vitro cerebrovascular model using 3D bioprinting technology. Credit: POSTECHRecent research suggests that the windi

Updated on: March 13,2024 10

3D bioprinting sheds light on why blood vessel curvature may foster brain cancer metastasis

JANUARY 19, 2024byPohang University of Science and TechnologyCreation of an in vitro cerebrovascular model using 3D bioprinting technology. Credit: POSTECHRecent research suggests that the windi

Updated on:March 13,2024 10

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on: February 05,2024 13

Injuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits

by Marcin Powęska,Polish Academy of SciencesInjuries to primary visual cortex cause long-term dysfunction of neural circuits. Credit: ICTER / Grzegorz KrzyzewskiEven mild head injuries can mean

Updated on:February 05,2024 13